We followed them, as we knew where there was water for the nets there must be water for us.  At length, we saw them approach a sandy beach. Here the rowers ceased exerting themselves; but they did not attempt to drag the net on to the beach, for it would inevitably have been broken through by the vast quantity of fish inside.  Several smaller boats had put off, the men in them carrying small nets and baskets.  They now commenced what is called "tucking."