It will be well to send a boat to examine it, and see what capabilities it offers for the purpose.

Then if the weather holds fair we can make several trips, and land our men, and a portion at least of our valuables." "Will you let me go, sir, with my three friends ?" Ned asked.

"The canoe which we took from our last halting place will carry the four of us and, as she paddles swiftly, we may be back before many hours." "The idea is a good one," Captain Drake said.

"Make for the island.
It is, I should say, fifteen miles off.

When you have reached it, see if there be water, fuel, and other necessaries, and whether the landing be good.