Daybreak showed us we had passed far from our island, which now only appeared a dark speck.

I, as well as Fritz and Jack, was of opinion that it would be advisable to go round it, and try our fortune on the opposite coast; but Ernest, who had not forgotten his telescope, was certain he saw land in a direction he pointed out to us.

We took the glass, and were soon convinced he was right.

As day advanced, we saw the land plainly, and did not hesitate to sail towards it.
As this appeared the land nearest to our island, we supposed the savages might have conveyed their captives there.

But more trials awaited us before we arrived there.