However, that point is settled." "But they would see our masts above the rocks, Francisco.

They are sure to keep a sharp lookout as they go along." "We must take the masts out of her," Francis said.

"I don't know how it is to be done, but the captain will know, and if that can't be managed we must cut them down.

There is no difficulty about that.
"Now we will make our way back again, it will be dark in a couple of hours' time.

Everything depends upon whether they have towed the Lido out and anchored her among their galleys.