" confirmed hope, when savages, instead of making to sea, continued to coast the island, till they came Great Bay I had then but that meet ; but this hope was soon destroyed more savages were waiting there shore; they spoke friends canoe; and I understood from their gestures, were saying find anybody there since learnt from Canda, that part landed Great Bay, with instructions to search that side island for inhabitants, whilst the rest proceeded canoe to examine the other side, and had succeeded but too well The night came on, were anxious to return, which, doubtless, prevented them pillaging our house I believe, moreover, that reached Tent House, defended by our strong palisade, and hidden rocks amidst which built; other party, finding us shore, penetrate further

[Illustration: "Six savages with terrible countenances, landed and surrounded us "]

"When all had entered the canoe, they pushed off, light stars, open sea sunk under my sorrow, but for Francis, and, confess it, my dear dog Flora, who had never left me Francis told me, that she had tried to defend me, and flew savages; but took my apron, tore it, and tied it over her mouth like muzzle, bound her legs, and then threw her canoe, where the poor creature lay at my feet, moaning piteously She arrived island, but seen her since; often inquired of Parabéry, but tell me what had become of her "

"But ," said Fritz, " seen her We brought Turk , savages had carried Flora desert part island, from whence Jack was carried off; so the two dogs met When I had the misfortune to wound Jack, I quite forgot them; they were rambling off, in chase of kangaroos; we left them, and there still But not abandon the poor beasts; father will permit me, go and seek them in Parabéry's canoe "

were obliged to wait for Jack's recovery, I consented, on condition that Parabéry accompanied them, was fixed expedition Ernest begged party, that he might see the beautiful trees and flowers they had described I then requested the narration continued, which interrupted episode two dogs Francis resumed it where his mother had left off

"We had favourable passage--the sea was calm, boat went so smoothly, that both mamma and I went to sleep come much longer round than necessary, papa, voyage lasted three days, and we arrived here the day after our departure Mamma was then awake, and wept constantly, believing she should never more see you or my brothers Parabéry seemed very sorry for her, and tried to console her; at last, he addressed to her words of German, pointing to heaven His words were very plain--_Almighty God, good_; and then black friend_, and white lady_; adding the words Canda, bear_, and _Minou-minou understand what he meant; but so pleased at speaking these words, that but be pleased too; and to hear him name God in German confidence, though , not comprehend where or how he had learnt the words 'Perhaps,' said mamma, 'he has seen your papa and brothers,' so too; still, it appeared strange that, in so short time, acquire and remember these words However it , mamma was delighted him near her, and taught him to pronounce the words father, mother_, and son_, which seem strange to him, and he soon knew them She pointed and to herself, as she pronounced the words, and he readily comprehended them, and said , with bursts of laughter, showing his large ivory teeth, Canda, mother; Minou-minou, son; Parabéry, father; white lady, mother Mamma thought he referred to her, but to Madame Emily He tried to pronounce this name and two others, but succeed; at last, , girls, girls_, and almost convinced us know some Europeans, great comfort

"When mamma more composed, out my flageolet to amuse her, and played the air to Ernest's verses This made her weep again , and she begged me to desist; the savages, however, wished me , and know whom to obey I changed the air, playing the merriest They were in ecstasies; they took me in their arms one other, saying, Bara-ourou, Bara-ourou I repeated the word after them, were still more delighted But mamma was so uneasy me in their arms, that I broke , and returned to her

"At last we landed They carried mamma, who was too weak to walk About hundred yards shore, we saw large building of wood and reeds, before which crowd of savages One who was very tall came to receive us dressed in short tunic, much ornamented, and wore necklace of pierced shells little disfigured by white bone passed through his nostrils But you saw him, papa, when to adopt me; Bara-ourou, the king island presented to him, and pleased with me, touched the end nose , and admired my hair My conductors ordered me to play flageolet I played some lively German airs, which made them dance and leap, till the king fell down with fatigue, and made sign to desist He then spoke for savages, who stood in circle round him He looked at mamma, who was seated in corner, near her protector Parabéry the latter, who obliged mamma to rise, and presented her king Bara-ourou looked only red and yellow India handkerchief which she wore on her head; it off, very unceremoniously, and put it own head, saying, miti_, beautiful He then made us re-embark canoe , amusing himself with me and my flageolet, which he attempted to play by blowing it through his nose, but succeed After turning round point which seemed to divide the island into two, we landed on sandy beach Parabéry and another savage proceeded interior, carrying my mother, and we followed We arrived at hut similar king's, but not so large There we were received Willis, whom we judged the black friend_, and we had no more fears us under his protection, first speaking king and to Parabéry in their own language He then addressed mamma in German, mixed with few English words, which we understood nothing of you and my brothers; but, from what mamma told him, he promised sought for, and brought island mean time, he offered to lead us to friend take care of us, and nurse poor mamma, who looked very ill She was obliged carried grotto; but, , her cares were over, and her pleasure without alloy; black friend had promised to seek you The _white lady received us like old friends, and Sophia and Matilda took me at first for their own brother, and still love me We only wished all Madame Mimi made mamma lie down bear-skin, and prepared her pleasant beverage milk cocoa-nut Sophia and Matilda took me to gather strawberries, and figs, and beautiful flowers; and we caught fish brook, between two osier hurdles We amused ourselves with Minou-minou, while Canda and Madame Emily amused mamma

"The king came the his little favourite; me to another part island, where he often went to hunt; but leave mamma and my new friends wrong, papa; were there, and my brothers; there Jack was wounded and brought away prevented all that, and then have returned How sorry obstinacy ! I, more than Fritz, who cause being wounded

"Bara-ourou returned evening grotto; and think, papa, surprise, our delight, distress, when he brought us poor Jack, wounded and in great pain, but still all joy at finding us again ! The king told Mr Willis sure Jack was my brother, and us present of him, adding, that him in exchange for mamma's handkerchief Mamma thanked him earnestly, and placed Jack beside her she learned all you had done to discover us He informed Mr Willis where he had left you, and he promised to seek and bring you He then examined the wound, which Jack wished him he had himself caused with Fritz's gun; but not probable, ball had entered behind, and lodged shoulder Mr Willis extracted it with some difficulty, and poor Jack suffered ; but all is now going on well What large party , papa, when all settled island; Sophia and Matilda, Minou-Minou, Canda, Parabéry, you, papa, and two mammas, and Mr Willis ! "

My wife smiled little orator concluded Mr Willis then dressed Jack's wound, and thought removed in five or six days

"Now, my dear Jack," said I, " your turn to relate your history Your brother left off where you were entertaining the savages with your buffooneries; and certainly they were never better introduced But how did they suddenly think of carrying you away ? "