upon. The other man had a weather-beaten face with a long nose, and a
swagger of manner which betokened the sailor. This, we afterwards
learned, had been his occupation. We watched them for about an hour; but
finally withdrew in the hope of making a better acquaintance in the
morning.

Soon after daylight we began eagerly to watch for the boat, which
appeared around a bend in the Sound after the lapse of an hour or so and
headed straight for the Island. We loitered about the yard a little
while longer, and then made ready our yacht without any appearance of
haste.

On setting sail, we made for the beach; but, upon reaching there, turned
back at once and sailed for Money Island in an indirect course. We soon
reached there and stepped upon the shore. The men immediately dropped
their implements. They returned our salutation pleasantly. We observed
with much surprise the disturbed state of the ground and the holes which
had been dug; and then began to make inquiries as innocently as we could
as to their object. Our plans of the night before began to work
successfully.

By sheer force of persistence, we won our way into their confidence, and
worked with them until late in the afternoon. For they were indeed on a
determined search for Captain Kidd's buried treasure.

We were in constant expectation of discovering the chests of gold--two
iron chests, which Mr. Landstone, the elder gentleman, assured us he
felt positive were there. But the discovery was not made, and they said
this had been the fourth day of labor on the Island.