The compasses were there, and his nautical instruments were still hanging on the wall, and the fire was nearly burned out.

It had been his custom to have supper ready punctually when they returned.

There was now a strange and mysterious stillness about the place.

Even the fowls and the animals seemed silent.
On proceeding to the spot where the treasure was buried, they found the lifeless body of the old pirate.

Old Dunman was dead, and lay there, with two of his pet goats nestling at his side..