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Get some squared paper, or else rule a lot of tiny squares very carefully-about 20 each way of the paper. 

Let each square represent, say, 10 yards, and practice moving over a course by given Compass directions. N., S., E. and W. will be straight up, down and across the squares, but N.E., S.W., etc., will move diagonally across the squares. 

Here is a small example. 

Start from the dot: 

N. 30 paces (or yards). 

N.E. 20 paces. 

S.E. 20 paces. 

E. 40 paces. 

Have you got the hang of it now? 

Remember, each square equals 10 paces, and you will need to multiply. 

You are now ready to play the game of " Pirate's Treasure". 

First of all draw (or trace) the exact outline of a desert island. 

A map of a desert island should be drawn about 8 in. by 6 in. for the Scouts to use. 

It must be on squared paper, of course. 

Start on the narrow creek where you have landed in imagination, and follow most carefully these directions given below. 

Put a cross on the square where you think you have found the Treasure. 

N. 50 paces, and reach swamp. 

N.W. 10 paces to avoid it. 

N.E. 20 paces to palm trees. 

E. 100 paces on worn track. 

S. 30 paces to avoid hot springs. 

N.E. 40 paces towards rocks. 

N. 60 paces to avoid snakes. 

N.W. 50 paces to get water. 

W. 20 paces to more rocks.