“The coast’s clear.”
“No one aboard?”
“Oh, yes; the mate and boatswain and half a dozen others are in the cabin.”
“And the crew?”
“I guess they’re ashore.”
“Did you see Captain Morris?”
“No.”
“Does it look as if they were going to sail to-night?”
“Yes; the lanterns are ready for an outward trip. Come, now’s our time to steal aboard. They’ve been making a lot of changes, just as if they were going on a long voyage.”
Tom led the way to the ship, and Will followed him over the rail to the deck.