The Englishman's reference to Australia opened the way for Captain Anthony to inquire the possibilities of the place for refitting and taking aboard fresh provisions. The Englishman advised it, saying that it was a cheap place to recruit ship.
"Have you a sheet chart of the coast you could spare me?" asked Captain Anthony finally.
"Lots of them. Here's the roll I used when I was master of the Hougoumont. Help yourself. You're welcome to any you want."
The Englishman handed out a bulky roll, and Captain Anthony selected a chart of the western coast of Australia on a large scale, showing the survey about Swan River, Freemantle, Bunbury, Rottnest Island and lighthouse.
Then, as the wind was strengthening, Captain Anthony arose to go. The Englishman bid him "God speed," and the men parted.
Upon reaching the Catalpa, Captain Anthony went down into the cabin, chuckling in great glee.
"What's happened?" asked Mr. Smith.
"Why," said the captain, "would you believe it? I've just been given the very chart which was used by the captain of the Hougoumont to land the prisoners we're after, at Freemantle. The captain little thought it was to be used in taking a ship there to rescue the same men."
The hilarity over this circumstance kept the two men in good humor for a long time.