Ready turned his eyes to where the ship had been fixed on
the rocks: it was no longer there - the whole frame had disappeared;
but the fragments of it, and the contents of the holds, were floating
about in every direction, or tossing amongst the surf on the beach.
"I thought as much," said Ready, pointing to where the ship had lain,
as he turned round and found that Mr. Seagrave had followed him; "look,
sir, this gale has broken her up entirely. This is a warning to us not
to remain here any longer: we must make the most of the fine weather
which we may have before the rainy season sets in."
"I agree with you, Ready," replied Mr. Seagrave, - "and there is
another proof of it," pointing to the tent which had been blown down.
"It was a mercy that none of them were hurt."
"Very true, sir; but the gale is breaking, and we shall have fine
weather to-morrow. Let us now see what we can do with the tent, while
William and Juno try if they can get any breakfast."
They set to work. Ready and Mr. Seagrave made it fast with fresh cords
and pegs, and very soon had it all ready; but the beds and bedding were
wet through. They hauled over the wet canvas, and then left it to go to
their breakfast, to which Juno had summoned them.
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