J. Allan Dunn

“ That means a quicksand when the tide is low.”
“They're in there. That's the main point,” commented Tuan Yuck. “And if it's hard for us to get at them, it's just as hard for them to get out. You're a good boy, Hamaku.”
The native beamed with pleasure.
“Yes, Hamaku, you're all right,” seconded Sayers. “Well, we can work the lagoon for pearls and starve them out at the same time. Which reminds me I haven't finished my breakfast.”
He went below, beckoning Hamaku to follow. In the cabin he poured out a generous measure of gin.
“That was a long swim, Hamaku,” he said. “You did well. Take this.” ”

“ The throat halyards were cast loose, a loop made in them for Tuan Yuck's foot, and, with Hamaku and Sayers hauling, Tuan Yuck, steadying himself by the peak halyard, was readily lifted to the side of Tomi, where he focused his glass on Safety Haven. ”

“ The height enabled him to look over the cape and see a portion of the beach, ending in the farther promontory. It was high tide, and he was quick to appreciate the value of the place as a base of defense. ”