windward of the islands where we are at present; but still that smooth
cove is a very likely place for them to come into; so it's just as well
not to go in again, Juno, until I have time to make a place for you to
bathe in in safety. As soon as we can get as much as we want from the
ship, we must decide whether we shall stay here or not."

"Stay here or not, Ready! - what do you mean?"

"Why, we have not yet found any water, and that is the first necessary
of life - if there is no water on this side of the island, we must
pitch our tents somewhere else."

"That's very true," replied Mr. Seagrave; "I wish we could find time to
explore a little."

"So we can, sir; but we must not lose this fine weather to get a few
things from the ship. We had better go now. You and William can remain
on board to collect the things, and I will land them on the beach for
Juno to bring up."

The whole day was spent in landing every variety of article which they
thought could be useful. All the small sails, cordage, twine, canvas,
small casks, saws, chisels, and large nails. and elm and oak plank,
were brought on shore before dinner. After they had taken a hearty
dinner, the cabin tables and chairs, all their clothes, some boxes of
candles, two bags of coffee, two of rice, two more of biscuits, several
pieces of beef and pork and bags of flour, some more water, the
grindstone, and Mrs. Seagrave's medicine-chest were landed. When Ready
came off again, he said, "Our poor boat is getting very leaky, and will
not take much more on shore without being repaired; and Juno has not