"I say you won't. It will be dark, Dan, in one hour. There's a boat lying down on the creek."
"An' faith, what's that to me?"
"Everything. You'll get on board that boat, go down the creek into the sea, and try and find the cruiser. The Brooklyn won't be far off. You must take a light with you and give a signal."
Dan was astounded.
"An' is it by mesilf I'm to go?"
"That's exactly what it is, Dan. You're old enough to be trusted alone, you know."
"But you?"
"Oh, I have work on shore. Never mind me."
"It's more danger ye're runnin' your head into."
"Trust me to get it out again. Now, don't interrupt me. I've a letter to write."