He and the two boys helped remove the stores, and it being
quite early, by noon several boatloads had been deposited on shore, to
be removed farther inland when there was a good opportunity. One thing
Mr. Holdfast noted with apprehension. There was a considerable
quantity of brandy and other spirits in the captain's cabin, which he
took care to have included in the articles removed. Remembering the
captain's weakness, he feared this might lead to trouble. But he did
not take it upon himself to remonstrate, knowing that in the state of
the captain's feelings toward him it would be worse than useless.
By three o'clock about all the stores, with other needful articles,
had been removed, and there was a large pile on the bluff.
"Captain, will you walk over and see my encampment?" asked Holdfast,
now that there was leisure.
"Lead on, sir," said the captain, though not overpolitely. It was not
far away, and a short walk brought them in front of it.
"Perhaps you will feel inclined to settle near by," suggested
Holdfast.
"No, sir; I don't care to intrude upon you."
Eventually the captain selected a spot about half a mile away. Here an
encampment was made, very similar to the mate's but on a larger scale.
"I am glad the captain is not close alongside," said Jack Pendleton.
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