It seemed as if they had entered into a league not to disturb each other's tranquillity.

The greater part of the sea-coast is occupied by the sea-lions; the sea-bears take up their abode in the isle; the shags are posted in the highest cliffs; the penguins fix their quarters where there is the most easy communication to and from the sea; and the rest of the birds choose more retired places.

All these animals were occasionally seen to mix together, like domestic cattle and poultry in a farm-yard, without one attempting to molest the other.

Nay, the captain had often observed the eagles and vultures sitting on the hills among the shags, while none of the latter, whether old or young, appeared to be in the least disturbed at their presence.

It may be asked, then, how do these birds of prey live?
This question our commander hath answered, by supposing that they feed on the carcasses of seals and birds which die by various causes.