difficulty they were all at last placed in the boat and shoved off; but
Mrs. Seagrave was so ill, that her husband was obliged to support her
in his arms, and William took an oar. They landed very safely, and
carried Mrs. Seagrave up to the tent, and laid her down on one of the
mattresses. She asked for a little water.

"And I have forgotten to bring any with me: well, I am a stupid old
man; but I'll go on board directly," said Ready: "to think that I
should be so busy in bringing other things on shore and forget the
greatest necessary in life! The fact is, I intended to look for it on
the island as soon as I could, as it would save a great deal of
trouble."

Ready returned on board as fast as he could, and brought on shore two
kegs of fresh water, which he and William rolled up to the tent.

Juno had completely finished her task, and Mrs. Seagrave having drank
some water, declared that she was much better.

"I shall not return on board any more to-night," said Ready, "I feel
tired - very tired indeed."

"You must be," replied Mr. Seagrave; "do not think of doing any more."

"And I haven't touched food this day, or even quenched my thirst,"
replied Ready, sitting down.

"You are ill, are you not, Ready?" said William.

"A little faint, William; I'm not so young as I was. Could you give me