His comrades were examining the dead bird.

Some touched their own shoulders, to try if they were wounded as well as the bird and Jack had been, which convinced me they had carried him off.

I tried to make Parabery understand my suspicion, and I think I succeeded, for he made me an affirmative sign, pointing to the interior of the island, and touching his shoulder with an air of pity.

I took several things from the chest, and gave them to him, making signs that he should show them to the others, and induce them to return to me.

He comprehended me very well, and complied with my wishes.