The boathouse is a very small building with peeling paint. It is made out of wood, with one half planted in the water on stilts. Inside, there are boats floating in the water. There are hinged doors which can be opened to allow boats to come in and out. There are some ropes and other tools a boater may need stored in the boathouse.
Boathouse, Swamp
old man with a fishing rod
small child cleaning boat
I am a child who is an expert on boats. I am trusted to know what I am doing. My father has punished me for not doing things right.
Hi Mister! Can I help you with anything? I'm on expert on these boats here! I'm not a master.  I need to hide in here.  Oh well.. uhh okay. I guess you can get under this tarp here. Why are you hiding? Are you in trouble? The King's guards saw me fishing in his river. Eww the Kings Guards, more like a bunch of rats. Hide under there and I won't tell nobody. This is my secret hiding place too. Thank you so much kind child!  The King's River is the only place for fish. He HOGS them. There is some fish over at the east river but it's so far! My pa used to take me there sometimes before we moved up here. Yes it is far away. I am too old for that walk and my grandchildren need food. This is the first time I have been caught poaching. I wish I had food to give you, my pa keeps it locked up because I used to steal it sometimes. Kind of like you! Kid why are you stealing your pa's food? Does he not give you enough?  Pa says I have an appetite bigger than elephant's I was that way when I was your age. Shh, do you hear anything?