They did not intend to be wrecked by ignorance or any sudden flaw in the wind.

The breeze, however, was steady and strong, and "The Galleon" continued to move gallantly before it.
They sailed for three or four hours and during the latter part of the time they coasted along the western bank.

There they came to the mouth of a small river, thickly lined on both shores with gigantic trees.
"I think we'd better take down our sail and run up this," said Henry.

"We can go back some distance and hide close to the bank.

The Spaniards of course will not dream of coming up it, and we can stay here until they go by." "A safe and pleasant haven as long as it is needed," said Paul.
They took down the sail and pulled at least a mile up the little river.
There they tied close to the bank, and, happy over their success, sought sleep, all except the watch, the night passing without disturbance.
The day came, again unclouded and beautiful, and the five regarded it, the boat, and themselves with a great deal of satisfaction.
"I'm thinkin' that our treasure ship, the gall-yun, ought to hev the most credit," said Shif'less Sol.