I might row in towards Cap Rouge in broad daylight, as if to examine the landing place, and should, of course, draw their fire upon the boat.

Before starting, I should fire two or three shots into the boat close to the water line, and afterwards plug them up with rags.

Then, when their fire became heavy, I should take the plugs out and let the boat fill.

As she did so, I could shout that I surrendered, and then we could drift till we neared the shore in the water-logged boat, or swim ashore.

I can swim well myself, and should, of course, want four men, who could swim well also, picked out as the crew." "The plan is a dangerous one," Wolfe said, "but less so than the other." "One cannot win a battle without risking life, sir," James said quietly.