We have only to fix up some of
our strong deal planks on the inside of the stockade for us to stand
upon when we are attacked, that we may see what the enemy is about, and
be able to fire upon them. But first we had better go to the old house,
and take out what provisions and other articles we shall most want, and
roll the casks into the stockade, for to the old house they will go
first, and perhaps destroy everything in it. The casks they certainly
will, for the sake of the iron hoops. An hour's work will do a great
deal. I believe we have everything we want in the stockade; Juno has
her fuel, the large butt of water will last us two or three weeks at
least, and if we have time, we will get the wheels down, and spear a
couple of turtles for fresh provisions."
These observations were made as they walked up to the house. As soon as
they arrived, they found William and Juno had just brought in the
powder and cartridges. Mr. Seagrave went in to break the matter to his
wife.
"I was told that I had to expect this, my dear," replied Mrs. Seagrave,
"so that it has not come upon me altogether unawares, and anything that
a poor weak woman can do, I will."
"I am indeed greatly relieved," said Mr.
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