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"Overside port dory!" came the command, and Kent was sent on his

way. Thus one after another the men departed until on board the

Lass there remained only the cook and a boy helper. Code, as well

as Ellinwood, had gone out, for they wished to test the fishing.

These dories were entirely different propositions from the heavy

motor-boats that the men used almost entirely near the island.

They were light, compact, and properly big enough for only one

man, although they easily accommodated two.

The motor dories of Thomas and Code were on board, nested

forward, but they were of little use here, where only short

distances are covered, and those by rowing.

The nine dories drew away from the schooner, each in a different

direction, until they were a mile or more apart.