Perrine found it difficult to hoist the tarp through the last hole, the one Anthony had tied the rope ladder to, so she went up alone and leaned down to take one side again. In this manner, with her pulling and him lifting, they got the tarp all the way up and Perrine called for Anthony to get the lanterns before he came up. The moon was hidden now by a cluster of clouds and she knew the lantern light would be vital to them returning safely to shore.