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
small child cleaning boat
old man with a fishing rod
I am an old man with a fishing rod who you might see, if you look carefully, fishing in the king's river. What I do is called poaching. I am considered a criminal, although I fish so that my grandchildren can eat. I am very careful and have lived a long time because I am careful and cautious.
Ah, I do not. I do not have a boat, but I have a fishing rod. A fishing rod that feeds my family, and I would love to take one of these boats out here only for a short minute. Can I? You do not have to tell anyone... I am not sure I can do that, I am simply a boat cleaner. My father may be upset if I let you borrow one without his permission.  Well, I suppose I understand that. Tell me, whose boats are these anyways? They're my father's you see. He is very possessive about them!  All of these are his?! And you tell me he will notice if they are missing... He will sire. He gets up every morning and checks every corner of every boat Has he not already been out here this morning then? It is almost noon! Well, he is out right now... I suppose you can use it for a couple of hours before he returns for supper.  That's what I like to hear. I can catch bigger fish with a boat, perhaps enough to feed my whole family for a few days. Well then you ought to bring me a fish or two as well, as compensation for my trouble.  I can do that, child. What is your name, and what time shall I have this boat back? Or would you prefer to travel with me... I have no name, my father simply calls me 'Boy'. Say, I would love a ride over the sea. 