At night the oars were removed from the gig, swinging at the stern and as an extra precaution a heavy chain and padlock were passed around it.

For three days the lighter came alongside but no chance presented itself to Paul and his companions to get ashore.

Seeing that the cargo was about completed and that it would only take a few more lighters to fill her, Paul determined to leave that night.

A large plank that acted as fender was stretched along the side.

This he concluded to use for the purpose of getting his companions and bags ashore.