"
"You proved yourself not only thoughtful but kind, William: now while
you and Juno fetch the stones for the fireplace, I will stow away under
the trees the things I have brought in the boat."
"Shall we let the goats and sheep loose, Ready?"
"Oh, yes, - there is no fear of their straying; the herbage here is
better than on the other side, and there is plenty of it."
"Well, I will let Nanny go as soon as Juno has milked her. Now, Juno,
let us see how many stones we can carry at once."
In an hour the fireplace was made, Ready had done all that he could,
the goats were milked and let loose, and then William and Juno set off
on their journey back.
Ready went down to the beach. On his arrival there, he observed a small
turtle: creeping up softly he got between it and the water, and
succeeded in turning it over. "That will do for to-morrow," said he, as
he stepped into the boat; and laying hold of the oars, he pulled out of
the bay to return to the cove.
Chapter XXII
Ready arrived at the cove, and proceeded to the tents, where he found
the whole party listening to William, who was detailing what had been
done. The arrangements for the next day were made as soon as Ready
joined them.
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