Paddling under Palmettos — page 97: what you’re looking at

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gO Paddling Under Palmettos. better. Another day would bring him to Captain Richards’ place at Eden. The wind was very boisterous and the sea held high carnival, for they were now about the head of St. Lucie Sound, which is some miles across. At Dick’s advice they made one more short leg across, losing ground, and anchored under the lee of the eastern shore. Here they proceeded to cook dinner, and it was one bright feature in their eventful cruise, that no matter what trouble they passed through they were always ready to do full justice to their meals. When this important duty had been concluded and both of the adventurous cruisers were feeling pretty bold, Dick suggested that they tackle the stiff breeze again for a spurt. They had little or no shelter where they had stopped should the wind whip around to the south- west, and it was apt to do just that at any time. Archie looked out on the heaving sea, but said nothing, though he thought a great deal. He would have preferred creeping down the coast line in quiet water, using his paddle moderately, until a good spot was found for the night. Gomicbooks Go