He was still weak from the effects of his suffering at sea.
Something more must be had to eat--whether game, fish or shell-fish.
The one great oyster appeared to be a stray.

Saloo had begun to despair of being able to find another.

The fruit of the durion proved not only pleasant eating, but exceedingly nutritious.

It would sustain them, could they only get enough of it.

How was this to be obtained?
For a time they stood considering; when Captain Redwood became impressed with an original idea.
In addition to his own rifle, a large ship's musket had been put into the pinnace.