Seagrave, "and that
the sooner we begin, the better."
"That there is no doubt of, sir. Now, the first job is for William and
me to try for the passage through this side of the reef with the boat,
and then we will look for the little harbour which we discovered; as
soon as that is done, we will return and take the tents and all we
require round in the boat, and when we have pitched the tents and all
is arranged, Mrs. Seagrave and the children can walk through the wood
with us, and take possession."
"Let us not lose an hour, Ready; we have lost too much time already,"
replied Mr. Seagrave. "What shall we do to-day?"
"After breakfast, William and I will take the boat, and try for the
passage. You can remain here, packing up the tents and such articles as
must first be carried round. We shall be back, I hope, by dinner-time."
They then rose, and walked towards the house; all felt relieved in
their minds, after they had made this arrangement, satisfied that they
would be using all human endeavours to ward off the danger which
threatened them, and might then put their confidence in that Providence
who would, if he thought fit, protect them in their need.
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