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Even this precaution was felt to be unnecessary , since the very loneliness of the place was a protection against harm . Randy , who occupied the proud position of log keeper to the Jolly Rovers , sat up for a while to jot down the events of the cruise in a blank book . He finally extinguished the lantern with a sigh of satisfaction , and was soon sleeping beside his companions . Sunday dawned bright and clear , but the boys did not get up until nine o'clock . The pine needles made a couch that was hard to leave . The day was observed in a spirit of proper regard . Its monotony was somewhat alleviated by the dinner of fried chicken , but all were glad when night came .