Chapters 7-10 Summary

Malin is staying aboard the Plain Jane and will meet Neidelman that evening. When Malin takes the boat out, he finds an antique fireboat moored a quarter mile offshore. As he approaches the boat, he finds a small fleet of other boats approaching the island. Neidelman is on the fireboat and addresses the people telling them about the great project and challenge upon which they are about to embark. He talks about Macallan and Red Neck Ockahm. The curl of gold that a previous expedition uncovered is proof of the existence of the treasure, and they will begin their work the next day. Neidelman details an overall plan of attack and introduces Malin.

Chapter Eight opens with Malin on the Plain Jane prepared for the beginning of the work on Ragged Island. The crew is already working on the island. As...