If I could but get the fear
of the savages coming over out of my head, I really think we might live
very comfortably even on this island."
"Do you know, Mr. Seagrave, I am glad to hear you say that, for it
proves that you are more contented and resigned than you were."
"I am so, Ready - at least I think so; but perhaps it is, that the
immediate danger from the savages so fills my thoughts, that I no
longer dwell so much upon our being taken off the island."
"I dare say it is as you state, sir; but now let us go on with our
search. Here are the ship's compasses, and deep sea line and reel, also
the land lead. The stuff will be very useful for our little boat."
"And I am very glad of the compasses, Ready; for with them I shall be
able to make a sort of survey of the island, when I have a little time.
Your pocket compass is too small for surveying. I shall take some
bearings now, while I am here, as I may not be back again very soon."
"Well, sir, I think if we open this other case, which I perceive has
your name on it, it will be as much as we need do to-day, for the sun
is going down; we can then make up some kind of bed, eat our suppers,
and go to sleep.
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