Then, too, these craft have a very light draft of water but, on the other hand, they have a deep keel, which helps them to lie close to the wind; and that long, overhanging bow renders them capital craft in heavy weather for, as they meet the sea, they rise over it gradually; instead of its hitting them full on the bow, as it does our ships.

We have much to learn, yet, in the way of ship building." The trader had his own servant with him, and the man now came up and said that a meal was ready, and they at once entered the cabin.
It was roomy and comfortable, and was, like the rest of the boat, of varnished teak.

There were large windows in the stern; it had a table, with two fixed benches; and there were broad, low sofas on each side.

Above these the muskets were disposed, in racks; while at the end by the door were Tom Pearson's own rifles, four brace of pistols, and a couple of swords.

Ten long spears were suspended from the roof of the cabin, in leather slings.