If nothing announced that the island was inhabited, we were to leave it immediately, to search elsewhere.

All wished to be of the party of discovery.

At length, Ernest agreed to remain with me, and watch for any arrivals by sea.

Before we parted, we all knelt to invoke the blessing of God on our endeavours.

Fritz and Jack, as the most active, were to visit the interior of the island, and to return with information as soon as possible.