"
"Well, then," observed Ready, "we must hold another council, but I
presume it will not take very long."
"No; I expect not; it seldom does when people are of the same mind.
Mrs. Seagrave won't be left here, Ready, and I don't want to leave her,
so I presume on Monday we all start home again."
"Yes, sir; if you please," replied Ready.
"Juno, I hope you have a good supper," said William; "for I'm very
hungry."
"Yes, Massa William; plenty fried fish; Massa catch 'em this morning."
Chapter LVI
The next day being Sunday was a day of repose, and as they had all
worked so hard, they felt the luxury of a day of rest. In the
afternoon, they agreed that on Monday they should make every
preparation for quitting the tents, and returning to the house at the
bay. They decided that the live stock should all be left there, as the
pasturage was so plentiful and good, with the exception of one goat,
which they would take back with them, to supply them with milk; and
they also agreed that the tents should be left standing, with some
cooking utensils, that in case William and Ready went round for the
bananas or yams, or to examine the live stock, they should not be
compelled to sleep in the open air, and should have the means of
dressing their dinner.
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