The Butterfly was so light that she did not sink; and most of the Rovers were supporting themselves by holding on at her gunwale.

Tim and two or three more had swum ashore, and one would have been drowned, if assistance had not reached him when it did.
The discomfited Rovers were rescued from their perilous situation, and after a severe reprimand, were landed at the nearest shore.

Tim made his escape; but probably none of them have since felt any inclination to imitate the freebooters.
The Butterfly was towed down to her house, and taken out of the water.
It was found that two of her planks had been stove, and that the damage could be easily repaired.

Mr.Walker proposed sending to Boston for a boat-builder; but Captain Sedley was sure that Uncle Ben, with the assistance of the wheelwright, could repair her quite as well.
The Bluebird then returned to the beach, and the boys were dismissed till three o'clock.

The situation of the Rovers on the island was next discussed by Captain Sedley and Mr.Walker, and it was decided that, as Tim had escaped, it was not expedient to punish his companions, who were less guilty.