He had made a study of firearms and had the eye of an expert.
"It's half-past two, boys.

A westerly breeze is springing up, and I think you'd better go on to Fort Pelican," Doctor Joe suggested.

"I'll give you a note to the factor instructing him to deliver all the things to you.

You'll be able to make a good run before camping time.
Stop in here on your way back." The boys made ready and said good-bye, spread the sails, and were soon running before a good breeze.

Doctor Joe watched them disappear round the island, and returning to Lem's bedside asked: "Lem, do you know what kind of a rifle Indian Jake carried ?" "I'm not knowin' rightly," said Lem.