on the deck. To climb down into the boat was a simple matter, but it
had only just been accomplished when there came the noise of oars in
rowlocks, from the other side of the hulk, followed by the sound of
voices.

"Some redcoats have come off to the ship, from the shore!" whispered
Dick, to Boswick. "We must get away from here in a hurry, for your
escape will be discovered very quickly!"



Chapter XIII

General Washington is Pleased


"We had better get to the shore at once," was the reply. "This boat is
so heavily loaded that it would be dangerous to try to go to New York
in it."

"Yes, and it is old and leaky, anyway. We'll go ashore and then head
for Brooklyn Heights."

Dick turned the oars and rowed cautiously toward the island. The boat
moved very slowly, for it was deep in the water, and rapid progress
was impossible.

The shore was reached presently, however, and at the same instant
there came out of the darkness excited yells from the direction of the
prison-ship.