Even Lieutenant Cantor was declared to be much too young to be entrusted with such important work.
At eight o'clock the fortunate lieutenant and ensigns were once more sent for, to go over the map and instructions with Captain Gales.
At nine o'clock, just before the "_Long Island_" was abreast of the Alvarez mill, the first launch was cleared away and lowered, falling behind and lying to.
Then Darrin, with his own crew, went down over the side to the launch towing alongside.

It was Coxswain Riley who stood by to catch the young commanding officer's arm.
"Hullo, Coxswain," was Dave's greeting.

"Are you to handle the launch to-night ?" "No, sir," Riley answered, saluting.

"I am the petty officer in charge of the seamen.

Coxswain Schmidt handles the launch, sir." As soon as his party had hurried aboard, Darrin gave the order to cast off.