"
"We have all been thinking of it, I believe," said Mr. Seagrave; "I'm
sure I have lain awake night after night, considering our position and
what we ought to do, but I have never been able to come to any
satisfactory resolution."
"No more have I till last night, Mr. Seagrave, but I think that I have
now something to propose which, perhaps, will meet with your approval,"
replied Ready; "so now, sir, suppose we hold another council, and come
to a decision."
"I am most willing, Ready," said Mr. Seagrave, sitting down upon a
rock; "and as you are the oldest, and moreover the best adviser of the
three, we will first hear what you have to propose."
"Well then, Mr. Seagrave, it appears to me that it will not do to
remain in the house, for we may, as I have said, be surprised by the
savages at any hour in the night, and we have no means of defence
against numbers."
"I feel that, and have felt it for some time," replied Mr. Seagrave.
"What shall we do, then; shall we return to the cove?"
"I should think not, sir," said Ready; "what I propose is this: we have
made a discovery on the south of the island, which is of great
importance to us; not that I consider the fruit and other plants of any
great value, as they will only serve to increase our luxuries, if I may
so call them, during the summer season.
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