[The Castaways by Captain Mayne Reid]@TWC D-Link book
The Castaways

CHAPTER NINETEEN
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Come away, cappen," he continued, bending down, and seizing the children by the hands.

Then raising both on their feet, he quickly added, "Come all away.

Unda de tlee death.

Out yonda we findee life.

Come away--way." Without waiting for the consent either of them or their father, he led-- indeed, almost dragged--Helen and Henry from under the shadow of the tree and out toward the open sea-beach.
Though Captain Redwood did not clearly comprehend the object of Saloo's sudden action, nor Murtagh comprehend it at all, both rose to their feet, and followed with tottering steps.
Not until they had got out upon the open ground, and sat down upon the sand, with the fresh sea-breeze fanning their fevered brows, did Saloo give an explanation of his apparently eccentric behaviour.
He did so by pointing to the tree under which they had passed the night, and pronouncing only the one word--"Upas.".


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