"Now, William, lay me down on these cocoa-nut boughs; go and give some
water to the others, and when you have all drunk, then come to me
again. Don't tell Mrs. Seagrave that I'm hurt. Do as I beg of you."
"Papa, take the water - do pray," replied William; "I cannot leave
Ready."
"I will, my boy," replied Mr. Seagrave; "but first drink yourself."
William, who was very faint, drank off the pannikin of water, which
immediately revived him, and then, while Mr. Seagrave hastened with
some water to the children and women, occupied himself with old Ready,
who breathed heavily, but did not speak.
Chapter LXV
After returning twice for water, to satisfy those in the house, Mr.
Seagrave came to the assistance of William, who had been removing
Ready's clothes to ascertain the nature of the wound he had received.
"We had better move him to where the other cocoa-nut boughs lie; he
will be more comfortable there," said William.
Ready whispered, "More water." William gave him some more and then,
with the assistance of his father, Ready was removed to a more
comfortable place. As soon as they laid him there, Ready turned on his
side, and threw up a quantity of blood.
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