The first care of Fritz was to feed the animals, who were on deck, and who all saluted us after their fashion, rejoiced their friends again, as their wants supplied We put the young monkey to goat, which he sucked with extraordinary grimaces, to our infinite amusement We then took some refreshment ourselves, and Fritz, to my great surprise, proposed that begin by adding sail to our boat the current which helped us vessel, carry us back, but the wind which blew so strongly against us, and made our rowing so fatiguing, of great service, had sail

I thanked my counsellor good advice, and we immediately set task I selected strong pole for mast, and triangular sail, fixed to yard hole in plank, to receive the mast, secured the plank fourth tub, forming deck, and then, by aid of block used to hoist and lower the sails, raised our mast Finally, two ropes fastened by one end yard, and other to each extremity boat, enabled us to direct the sail at pleasure Fritz next ornamented the top mast with little red streamer He then gave our boat the name Deliverance_, and requested it might henceforward be called the little vessel To complete its equipment, I contrived rudder, direct the boat from either end

After signalling to our friends that we return that night, we spent the rest day in emptying the tubs stones we had used for ballast, and replacing them with useful things Powder and shot, nails and tools of all kinds, pieces of cloth; above all, forget knives, forks, spoons, and kitchen utensils, including roasting-jack captain's cabin some services of silver, pewter plates and dishes, and small chest filled with bottles of choice wines All these we took, as chest of eatables, intended officers' table, portable soup, Westphalian hams, Bologna sausages, &c ; also some bags of maize, wheat, and other seeds, and some potatoes We collected all the implements of husbandry spare room for, and, request of Fritz, some hammocks and blankets; handsome guns, and an armful of sabres, swords, and hunting-knives Lastly, I embarked barrel of sulphur, all the cord and string lay my hands on, and large roll of sailcloth The sulphur was intended matches with Our tubs were loaded edge; barely room left to sit, and it dangerous to attempt our return sea so calm

Night arrived, we exchanged signals, to announce security on sea and land, and, after prayers dear islanders, we sought our tubs, not the most luxurious of dormitories, but safer ship Fritz slept soundly; but close my eyes, thinking jackals , however, thankful protection they had dogs

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CHAPTER VI

day broke, I mounted on deck, to look telescope my wife looking towards us; flag, which denoted their safety, floating breeze Satisfied important point, we enjoyed our breakfast of biscuit, ham, and wine, and then turned our thoughts means of saving our cattle Even contrive raft, never get all the animals to remain still venture the huge sow water, but the rest animals able to swim to shore At last Fritz suggested the swimming apparatus We passed two hours in constructing them cow and ass necessary an empty cask on each side, well bound in strong sailcloth, fastened by leather thongs over the back and under each animal rest, we merely tied piece of cork under their bodies; the sow only being unruly, and giving us much trouble We then fastened cord horns or neck of each animal, with slip of wood end, for convenient handle Luckily, the waves had broken away part ship, and left the opening wide enough passage troop We first launched the ass water, by sudden push; he swam away, first plunge, very gracefully The cow, sheep, and goats, followed quietly after The sow was furious, and soon broke loose all, but fortunately reached the shore long rest

We now embarked, fastening all the slips of wood stern boat, thus drawing our train after us; wind filling our sail, carried us smoothly towards the shore Fritz exulted plan, certainly could never have rowed our boat, loaded were I once more took out my telescope, and was remarking party on shore seemed making ready for some excursion, when loud cry from Fritz filled me with terror " lost ! lost ! see, what monstrous fish ! " Though pale with alarm, the bold boy had seized his gun, and, encouraged by my directions, he fired two balls head monster, as preparing to dart sheep It immediately made its escape, leaving long red track severely wounded

Being freed enemy, I now resumed the rudder, and we lowered the sail and rowed to shore The animals, water became low enough, walked out at their own discretion, after we had relieved them from their swimming girdles We then secured our boat as before, and landed ourselves, anxiously looking round friends

We long to wait, they came joyfully to greet us; and, after our first burst of pleasure, we sat down our adventures in regular form My wife was overjoyed herself surrounded valuable animals; and especially pleased that her son Fritz had suggested useful plans We next proceeded to disembark all our treasures I noticed that Jack wore belt of yellow skin, were placed pair of pistols, and inquired where he had got his brigand costume

"I manufactured it myself," said he; "and all Look dogs ! "

The dogs wore each collar same skin as his belt, bristling with long nails, the points outwards--a formidable defence

" my own invention," said he; "only mamma helped me sewing "

"But where did you get the leather, the needle and thread ? " inquired I

"Fritz's jackal supplied the skin," said my wife, "and my wonderful bag the rest still more , only say what "

Fritz evidently felt little vexation at his brother's unceremonious appropriation skin jackal, which displayed itself tone he exclaimed, holding his nose, "Keep at distance, Mr Skinner, you carry an intolerable smell about "

him gentle hint duty position of eldest son, and he soon recovered his good humour However, body skin jackal was becoming offensive, they united in dragging it down sea, while Jack placed his belt sun to dry

As no preparation for supper, Fritz to bring the ham; and, astonishment and joy of all, he returned with fine Westphalian ham, which we had cut into morning

" tell you," said my wife, "why no supper prepared; but first, make you an omelet;" and she produced from basket dozen turtle's eggs

" ," said Ernest, " all the characteristics Robinson Crusoe had island white balls, the skin resembles moistened parchment "

My wife promised to relate the history discovery after supper, and set about preparing her ham and omelet, while Fritz and I proceeded in unloading our cargo, assisted useful ass

Supper was now ready tablecloth was laid over the butter-cask, and spread plates and spoons ship The ham was middle, omelet and cheese at each end; and good meal, surrounded by our subjects,--the dogs, the fowls, the pigeons, the sheep, goats, waiting notice The geese and ducks were more independent, remaining in their marsh, where they lived in plenty small crabs which abounded there

After supper, Fritz for bottle captain's Canary wine, and then requested my wife to her recital

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CHAPTER VII

" spare you the history first day," said my good Elizabeth, "spent in anxiety about you, and attending signals; but , being satisfied that all was going right, I sought, boys got up, shady place to rest in, but in vain; I believe this barren shore single tree Then I began to consider necessity of searching for more comfortable spot residence; and determined, after slight repast, to set out with my children across the river, on journey of discovery The day before, Jack had busied himself in skinning the jackal knife, sharpened rock; Ernest declining to assist him dirty work, I reproved him, sorry that any fastidiousness should deter him from labour of benefit to society

"Jack proceeded to clean the skin as able; then procured nail-chest some long flat-headed nails, and inserted them closely long pieces of skin he had cut for collars; he then cut some sailcloth, and made double lining over the heads nails; and finished by giving me the delicate office of sewing them together, which but comply with