five pigs); fowls (quite enough); three or four pigeons (I'm sure); the
cow (she has lain down and won't get up again, I'm afraid, so we must
kill her); and there's the merino ram and sheep belonging to Mr.
Seagrave - plenty of live stock. Now, what's the first things we must
get on shore after we are all landed - a spar and topgallant sail for a
tent, a coil or two of rope, a mattress or two for Madam and the
children, two axes, hammer and nails, something to eat - yes, and
something to cut it with. There, that will do for the present," said
old Ready, getting up. "Now, I'll just light the fire, get the water
on, and, while I think of it, boil two or three pieces of beef and pork
to go on shore with them; and then I'll call up Mr. Seagrave, for I
reckon it will be a hard day's work."



Chapter IX

As soon as Ready had executed his intentions, and had fed the animals,
he went to the cabin and called Mr. Seagrave and William. With their
assistance the sheers were raised, and secured in their place; the boat
was then hooked on, but, as one person was required to bear it clear of
the davits and taffrail, they could not hoist it in.

"Master William, will you run down to Juno, and tell her to come on
deck to assist us - we must all work now?"

William soon returned with Juno, who was a strong girl; and, with her
assistance, they succeeded in getting the boat in.

The boat was turned over, and Ready commenced his work; while Mr.