"Yes, my boy, you may as well now - he will want his breakfast."
William went and pushed Ready on the shoulder. "Ready, have you had
sleep enough?" said William, as the old man sat up.
"Yes, William. I have had a good nap, I expect; and now I will get up,
and see what I can get for breakfast for you all."
"Do," replied William, laughing.
Ready was soon dressed, for he had only taken off his jacket when he
lay down. He put it on, and came out of the tent; when, to his
astonishment, he found the whole party (Mrs. Seagrave having come out
with the children) standing round the breakfast, which was spread on
the ground.
"Good-morning, Ready!" said Mrs. Seagrave, extending her hand. Mr.
Seagrave also shook hands with him.
"You have had a good long sleep, Ready," said Mr. Seagrave, "and I
would not waken you after your fatigue of yesterday."
"I thank you, sir; and I am glad to see that Madam is so well: and I am
not sorry to see that you can do so well without me," continued Ready,
smiling.
"Indeed, but we cannot, I'm afraid," replied Mrs. Seagrave; "had it not
been for you and your kindness, where should we have been now?"
"We can get a breakfast ready without you," said Mr.
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