Above them projected the mounted cannon.
Paul landed in his own boat at the foot of this fort.

He dispatched the other boat to the north side of the haven, with orders to fire the shipping there.

Leaving two men at the beach, he then proceeded to get possession of the fort.
"Hold on to the bucket, and give me your shoulder," said he to Israel.
Using Israel for a ladder, in a trice he scaled the wall.

The bucket and the men followed.

He led the way softly to the guard-house, burst in, and bound the sentinels in their sleep.