The reefs extended out two miles from the main shore; but the navigator was so familiar with the locality that they did not trouble him.

Bearing about north-west from the light was Wreck Hill, one hundred and fifty feet high, which assisted him in keeping his course.
As he approached the mainland he made out the fort, and steering directly for it, passed safely through Hogfish Cut.
When he was within half a mile of this fort, he headed the boat to the north-west.

It was still eighteen miles to Hamilton, the capital of the islands; but he had a fair wind, and the boat made about five miles an hour.

Christy still slept, and the skipper did not wake him.

It was daylight when he was abreast of Wreck Hill, and there was no further difficulty in the navigation.