In years past there have been a number of articles washed up on the beach. Just above the beach is a salt-grass area that comes between the beach and woods just beyond. I would most certainly check this section, then proceed along to the field that lies about a thousand feet distant, also in a westerly direction. There is no telling just what might be buried here. A good method to use in this area, with your detector, is the “grid pattern”; that is, walk up and down for awhile then reverse direction and go across your own path. The design you will be making will look like the plate on a waffle iron. This method is employed by most of the professional treasure hunters, and is most effective. The history of the Cape shoreline goes back to the year 1604, when Champlain, the great explorer, was in this neighborhood. He landed first on Richmond’s Island, then explored quite a bit of the mainland. He could have landed or walked from Richmond’s to the mainland. Maybe some of his belongings lie buried in this historical locality. Treasure seeking demands that you don’t give up too easily, keep trying, and remember these hidden objects will not let you know where they are, you have to find them. Faint heart ne’er won fair lady, so get in there and really search. CHAPTER XIII MACKWORTH’S ISLAND Mackworth’s Island has an unusual and interesting background. According to historians, the Indian Sagamore of Casco, known as Cocawesco, made his home here. On an old English chart it is called Macken’s Island. The island was named for Arthur Mackworth, who came to this country in 1631. He died in 1657 and was buried on the island. The State of Maine School for the Deaf is located on this island, which may be reached from the mainland via a causeway. Please get permission before trespassing on this property. Go to the administration building and ask if they mind if you search along the outer shoreline. An area such as this could reveal many nice finds because of the fact that both our Indian chief and the first white settler here, lived on the island a good many years. There seems as though there must be artifacts lying around hidden from view just waiting to be discovered. To reach Mackworth’s Island take Route 1 north from Portland, cross Martin Point Bridge, and you will see the island to your right as you are crossing this bridge. The first road to the right after leaving the bridge should take you to the causeway leading over to the island. You could also row over to the island from the mainland as it is a very short trip. CHAPTER XIV JEWELL’S ISLAND