All felt that it would be a waste of time to remain on the small island, and accordingly preparations were made to leave on the following morning.

To add to their stock of provisions the men and Bob brought down a large quantity of birds and also caught a lot of fish, and these were broiled and cooked, to keep them from spoiling.

They also got what water they could and stored it in a cask, and Bob picked a capful of berries.
"Some of the parrots are beautiful," said the boy to the captain.
"If I was sure of getting home again I'd like to take some of the feathers along, for my mother's hat." "Better not bother, Bob." "I'll not.

I was only thinking, sir." "I have great hopes of reaching that large island," went on Captain Spark.

"But, when we embark again, we'll have to take what comes.
That little compass will help us some, but it may not be as accurate as is necessary." "Why not stay on this island till a ship comes along ?" "I don't consider this as safe as the other island was." That night Bob went to bed early.