You might say that three fishermen from Saint Florent, finding their boat too small, hired yours for a week to try their luck.

If they succeed they will give you a fair price for her, if not they will simply pay the hire.

You can say that the price is not much, but as it is as much as you can make at fishing, you thought that you might as well have an idle week on shore.
"Leigh and I can work her.

As soon as day breaks you shall shoot your nets, so that we can see exactly how you work, and be able to catch an average amount of fish each day.

I am sure that no one will know us in these disguises and, at any rate, we sha'n't be clumsy either with the sails or oars.