I suppose it's an island, of course.

I can see trees inland, but that's all I can discover at present." "I know a deal more," said the slaver.

"That's why I had the boat steered for this point, hoping to make the little bay into which the opening through the reefs leads.

It's an island, as you say, seven or eight miles long, half as broad and covered thickly with trees and brush.

There's a hut about half a mile inland, and if you help me there we'll both find shelter.