He was to make a landing about half a mile west of the plantation buildings.
Within the limits of these instructions, he was to act on his own judgment.

Mike was sent for, and further information in regard to the course was obtained from him.

The officer was cautioned to be prudent, and not fall into any traps.

If he discovered that there was a steamer in the bay, and that the fort was not heavily armed, he was to burn a red roman candle as a signal to the Bronx, which would proceed to the southward, and then enter the Grand Pass by the deepest water.
"Where are the negro quarters of this plantation, Mike ?" asked Mr.
Pennant.
"Just west of the big house, sir," replied the Russian.
"I don't know exactly where we are now, Captain Passford," said the officer of the expedition.
"We lie about south of what Mike calls the big house, a mile and a half distant from it.

Make the boat's course north north-west, and you will strike the shore about half way between the planter's house and the fort.