One boat was rocking on the tide, and Turly immediately went rushing towards it.

It was tied by a rope to a ring fastened in a rock close by.
Turly stood looking at it, and Terry was soon beside him.
"It doesn't look a very busy boat," said Turly.

"It has neither sails nor oars; it looks quite out of practice." "I suppose it is getting a rest," said Terry.
"Boats don't get tired.

I think there must be something the matter with it.
I'll just get in and see what is wrong." The next moment he was in the boat.
"I don't see anything wrong," said Turly.

"It's a very nice boat.