At nightfall a couple of goats and a pig, and some fowl that appeared to be keeping them company, emerged from a thicket on a hillside, descended into a valley or ravine, and drank in the brook.

The sight of these animals filled the hearts of the shipwrecked men with joy.

It was to them a proof of civilization.

New hopes, new joys, new strength came with the sight of these animals; and they advanced cautiously toward them.

But the animals were shy, and scampered away up the hill at the first sight of the strangers.
There was a high hill near by, and, encouraged by the sight of these animals, Tite started off just at dusk to ascend it and survey the surrounding country, leaving his comrades on the beach to guard the boat.