for Minnow And did those hands in ancient time dip into Coniston's waters blue? And was the Terror of the Seas some Coniston neighbour's girl he knew? Did Kanchenjunga's stony face stand out above those purple moors? Was Wild Cat Island realy real, set in that great skyline of hills? Bring me my boat with brown-tanned sail, bring me my arrows with green tips, bring all our gear: O tents, unfold! Bring lanterns for approaching ships. I will not seek authentic sites: wherever Nature's close at hand, there in our hearts is Wild Cat Island in Ransome's green and pleasant land.