The next morning we returned to Tent House, where we immediately set to work canoe diligence soon completed solid and elegant, lined through with wood, and furnished with keel We provided it with brass rings oars, and stays mast Instead of ballast, I laid bottom layer of stones covered with clay, and over this flooring of boards The benches rowers were laid across, and midst the bamboo mast rose majestically, with triangular sail Behind I fixed the rudder, worked by tiller; and boast now of having built capital canoe

Our fleet was now in good condition For distant excursions pinnace, but the canoe invaluable coasting service

Our cow had, mean time, given us young male calf, which I undertook to train for service, as I had done the buffalo, beginning by piercing its nostrils; calf promised docile and useful; and, as each other boys had his favourite animal to ride, I bestowed the bull on Francis, and intrusted him with its education, to encourage him to habits of boldness and activity delighted new charger, and chose him the name of Valiant

We had still two months rainy season, and we devoted to completing the comforts grotto all the partitions of wood, except those which divided us stables, which we built of stone, to exclude any smell animals We soon acquired skill works; we had plentiful supply of beams and planks ship; and by practice we became plasterers We covered the floors with sort of well-beaten mud, smoothed it, and it dried perfectly hard We then contrived sort of felt carpet We first covered the floor with sailcloth; we spread over this wool and goats' hair mixed, and poured over it isinglass dissolved, rolling up the carpet, and beating it well was dry, we repeated the process, and end had felt carpet for each room, to guard against any damp that subject to rainy season

The privations we had suffered the preceding winter increased the enjoyment present comforts The rainy season came on; we had now warm, well-lighted, convenient habitation, and abundance of excellent provision for ourselves cattle morning, attend wants without trouble, rain-water, carefully collected in clean vessels, prevented the necessity of going river We then assembled dining-room to prayers we went to our work-room My wife took her wheel, or her loom, rude construction , but she had contrived to weave some useful cloth of wool and cotton, and also some linen, which she had made up Everybody worked; the workshop was never empty I contrived, wheel of gun, to arrange sort of lathe, I and my sons produced some neat furniture and utensils Ernest surpassed us all art, and made some elegant little things mother

After dinner, our evening occupations commenced; our room was lighted up brilliantly; spare our candles, which were so easily procured, and we enjoyed the reflection elegant crystals above us We had partitioned off little chapel in one corner grotto, which we had left untouched, and nothing more magnificent than this chapel lighted up, with its colonnades, portico, and altars We had divine service here every Sunday I had erected sort of pulpit, I delivered short sermon to my congregation, which I endeavoured to render as simple and as instructive as possible

Jack and Francis had natural taste for music them flageolets of reeds, they acquired considerable skill They accompanied their mother, who had voice; and this music lofty grotto had charming effect

We had thus made great steps towards civilization; and, though condemned, perhaps, our lives alone unknown shore, yet be happy We were placed midst of abundance We were active, industrious, and content; blessed with health, and united by affection, our minds seemed to enlarge and improve every day We saw around us on every side traces Divine wisdom and beneficence; hearts overflowed with love and veneration Almighty hand which had so miraculously saved, and continued to protect us I humbly trusted in Him, either to restore us world, or send some beings to join us beloved island, where for two years we had seen no trace of man To Him we committed our fate We were happy and tranquil, looking with resignation future

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necessary to explain how this first part journal Swiss pastor came into my hands

Three or four years family cast desert coast, where, see, they lived happy and contented life, an English transport was driven by storm same shore This vessel _Adventurer_, Captain Johnson, and was returning from New Zealand eastern coast of North America, by Otaheite, to fetch cargo of furs for China, and then from Canton to England violent storm, which lasted , drove them out course For many days they wandered in unknown seas, ship was so injured storm, captain looked out for some port to repair it They discovered rocky coast, and, violence wind was lulled, ventured to approach the shore At short distance they anchored, and sent boat to examine the coast Lieutenant Bell, who went boat, knew little German They were could venture to land rocks which guarded the island, but, turning the promontory, they saw Safety Bay, and entering it, were astonished handsome pinnace and boat at anchor, near the strand tent, and rock doors and windows, like those of European house

They landed, and saw middle-aged man coming to meet them, clothed in European fashion, and well armed After friendly salutation, they first spoke in German and then in English the good father; the family were at Falcon's Nest, where they were spending the summer He had seen the vessel morning through his telescope, but, unwilling to alarm, or to encourage hopes that vain, he spoken of it, but come alone towards the coast

After much friendly conference, the party were regaled with all hospitality at Tent House, the good Swiss gave the Lieutenant this first part journal perusal of Captain Johnson, and, after an hour's conversation, they separated, hoping pleasant meeting

But Heaven decreed it otherwise During the night, another fearful storm arose; the Adventurer lost its anchor, and was driven out to sea; and, after of anxiety and danger, found itself island, and shattered, that all thoughts of returning were given up for , and Captain Johnson reluctantly relinquished the hope of rescuing the interesting family

Thus it happened first part journal was brought to England, and from thence sent , friend family, in Switzerland, accompanied by letter Captain, declaring, that he no rest till , and became acquainted with, this happy family; that search island future voyages, and either bring away the family, or, preferred to remain, send out from England some colonists, and everything that necessary to promote their comfort rough map island is added journal, executed by Fritz, the eldest son

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CHAPTER XXXIII

I left the reader moment I had placed the first part journal hands of Lieutenant Bell, to deliver to Captain Johnson, English vessel the Adventurer_, expecting him to return the with Lieutenant Bell We separated hope, and it necessary to inform my family expected visit, which might decide their future lot My wife and elder sons might wish to seize this only occasion that might occur to revisit their native country--to quit their beloved island, which would doubtless cost them much sorrow last moment, but was necessary future comfort help feeling distressed prospect dear children's solitary old age, and I determined, if wish to return with Captain Johnson, to request him to send some colonists out to people our island

remembered that I had left home alone, and at an early hour, having perceived vessel top tree with my telescope I had set out without breakfast, without giving my sons their tasks, or making any arrangements labours day My conference with Lieutenant Bell long; now past noon, and knowing how prompt my wife was to alarm herself, surprised that meet her, nor any sons I began uneasy, and on my arrival I hastily mounted the tree, and found my faithful partner extended on her bed, surrounded by her four sons, and apparently in great pain I demanded, with cry of grief, what had happened; all wished at once, and with some difficulty I learned, that my dear wife, in descending the staircase, seized with giddiness in her head, and had fallen down and injured herself , that she was unable to rise without assistance; she was now enduring great pain in her right leg and in her left foot "Ernest and I," added Fritz, "carried her without delay to her bed, though not without difficulty, staircase is so narrow; but she continued worse, and know what "

_Jack rubbed her foot continually, but it swells more and more, as her leg, which I dare not touch, it hurts her