"In the dark, no one will notice the difference between you and John." Captain Davenant had furnished Walter with a password, and now walked beside the two boys till they were well beyond the camp, and then returned to his tent.

The lads made their way, without meeting with anyone, down to the mouth of the river.

The kegs were then taken off the horse and placed in the water--they floated just above the surface.
"That is exactly right," John said.

"They will not show any more than will my face.

When I come down next time, I shall fill them with water, so as to keep them just at this level." "I am afraid the moon will be up next time, John." "Yes, it will.