He had fortunately saved two of the compasses from the flames.

After days of toil he managed to get the vessel in fair working order.

The old half-burnt blankets were patched together and a mainsail and jib were completed.

On the 30th of May, 1771, he set sail for Fort Frederick.
On the passage down the river several Indians were seen on the banks of the stream, but none of them made any trouble.

After eleven months absence the Captain found himself at Fort Frederick once again.