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.
My father's boat. I am an expert at cleaning them. Do you have a boat, sir? Sadly, I do not. I am too poor to own a boat, and must rely upon the kindness of others if I am to fish the King's River. You can borrow this boat only if I can come with you.  That is kind of you, however, if I take you with me, you must take an oath of secrecy. Even your father must not know what we use his boat for. Is that acceptable to you? I am okay with that as long as we have it back before the sun sets. My father will be out here to check my work, and he punishes me when things are not done right Your father sounds like a wise man. Children must learn responsibility.We should be back well before then, with luck. And if you are strong with the oars! Hurry, let us go so we can enjoy a full day out there! What will we do with what we catch? Excellent! This pole looks broken, but should still be seviceable for the fishing we will do. As far as the bounty of the river goes, my share will go to feed my grandchildren; you may do with yours what you like. But remember! No word of our activities to others! Of course. May I ask why the secrecy? The King, though fat and well fed himself, would rather let his subjects suffer with hunger than share the river he claims as his own. A cruel punishment awaits those who tresspass! How did I not know of such? My father always tells me the river is a beautiful but evil place for us. Perhaps your father wished to spare you the truth of the unfortunate truth of the King's despotic rule, and used the tales of evil to keep you safe from the worldly harm of the Royal rivermen's punishment.