He soon learned that though small, it was very powerful.

Having secured it, however, he left his gun and carried it to the mouth of the cavern and called for the Peruvian to throw him a line.

With the line he tied the nina's mouth, lashed its legs securely and as the boat was backed under, dropped it in the stern.
He returned for his gun and was surprised to see the other nina sitting stupidly where he had left it, having made no attempt to escape.

He captured it easily, but took the precaution to put his soft felt hat over his hand before seizing it.

The second prize was landed safely in the boat and the two explorers pulled back to Ancon.