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This was also reported to the executive officer , who advised Blinks to say nothing about the affair , but to set a watch over the galley , and , if possible , discover the offender . Blinks resolved to act upon this suggestion ; and , the following evening , he posted a sentry over lite galley , with instructions to arrest any one who might be discovered prowling around . After fastening the doors and windows himself , he put the keys in his pocket and walked away . At half-past nine o'clock our young sailors and Simpson were again on hand . After a careful reconnoissance , the sentry was discovered fast asleep at his post . They immediately set to work as before -- the galley was raised up , and three more pies secured . It was all done in a moment , and the sentinel was not awakened ; and as they retreated to their hammocks , they could scarcely refrain from laughing outright , when they thought how nicely the trick was performed .