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At Oban there was much to be done in a very few hours, for Auntie Robbo was determined to leave for Shanna Isle as early as possible in the morning. They booked beds in a hotel for the night; they gave orders for Auntie Robbo's sea-going suit to be pressed; they went down to the harbour to hire a boat.
They were directed to the owners of a small fishing vessel, _Leezie Lindsay_, a big red-faced gruff old Highlander called Sam MacDougall and his son Donnie. When Auntie Robbo asked Sam if he would take them to the island tomorrow, he wiped his mouth thoughtfully and then said: