A needle in a haystack would be easy in comparison.
"All the same," said I, "the adventure calls me; the adventure and that million and a half dollars--and those 'Dead Men's Shoes'-- and I intend to undertake it.

I am not going to let your middle-aged scepticism discourage me.

Treasure or no treasure, there will be the excitement of the quest, and all the fun of the sea." "And some duck perhaps," added Charlie.
"And some shark-fishing for certain," said John.
* * * * * The next thing was to set about chartering a boat, and engaging a crew.
In this Charlie Webster's experience was invaluable, as his friendly zeal was untiring.
After looking over much likely and unlikely craft, we finally decided on a two-masted schooner of trim but solid build, the _Maggie Darling,_ 42 feet over all and 13 beam; something under twenty tons, with an auxiliary gasolene engine of 24 horse power, and an alleged speed of 10 knots.

A staunch, as well as a pretty, little boat, with good lines, and high in the bows; built to face any seas.

"Cross the Atlantic in her," said the owner.