Masterman Ready by Frederick Marryat
page 60 of 358 (16%)
page 60 of 358 (16%)
|
"I have filled these two baskets full of a great many things, William,
which will be very acceptable to your mamma. What else shall we take?" "Let us take the telescope, at all events, father; and let us take a whole quantity of clothes - they will please mamma: the clean ones are all in the drawers - we can bring them up in a sheet; and then, father, let us bring some of the books on shore; and I'm sure mamma will long for her Bible and prayer-book; - here they are." "You are a good boy, William," replied Mr. Seagrave. "I will now take those things up to the boat, and then return for the rest." In a short time everything was put into the boat, and they pulled on shore again. They found Juno, who had been washing herself, waiting for them at the cove, to assist to take up the things. "Well, Juno, how do you find yourself this morning?" "Quite well, massa," said Juno: and then pointing to the clear water, she said, "Plenty fish here." "Yes, if we only had lines," replied Mr. Seagrave. "I think Ready has both hooks and lines somewhere. Come, Juno, take up this bundle of linen to your tent: we can manage all the rest." When they arrived at the tent they found that every one was awake except Ready, who appeared still to sleep very sound. Mrs. Seagrave had passed a very good night, and felt herself much refreshed. William made some touch-paper, which he lighted with one of the glasses from the telescope, and they soon had a good fire. Mr. Seagrave went to the |
|