Seagrave, who was shedding tears as she hung over poor
little Albert. Little Caroline only drooped, and said nothing. Mr.
Seagrave remained for two or three hours with his wife, assisting her
in pacifying the children, and soothing her to the utmost of his power;
at last he went out and found old Ready on the watch.
"Ready, I had rather a hundred times be attacked by these savages and
have to defend this place, than be in that house for even five minutes,
and witness the sufferings of my wife and children."
"I do not doubt it, sir," replied Ready; "but cheer up, and let us hope
for the best; I think it very probable that the savages after this
second defeat will leave the island."
"I wish I could think so, Ready; it would make me very happy; but I
have come out to take the watch, Ready. Will you not sleep for a
while?"
"I will, sir, if you please, take a little sleep. Call me in two hours;
it will then be daylight, and I can go to work, and you can get some
repose yourself."
"I am too anxious to sleep; I think so, at least."
"William said he was too thirsty to sleep, sir, but, poor fellow, he is
now fast enough."
"I trust that boy will be spared, Ready.
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