BOB'S LAST LAND JOKE Returning home, Bob said nothing to his mother about what Captain Obed had said.

The boy wanted to think more about it.

If he could combine a treasure hunt with his sea voyage it would be a fine thing.

Besides, why should not the old man know something of hidden treasure?
He had sailed in many waters and been on many ships.

Bob decided he would visit him that night.
Accordingly, when it grew dusk, he set off for the lonely house where the old sailor lived.