I shall carry the other myself; while you, Caspar, see to Fritz.

Lead the dog in a leash.

From this time forward he must be kept tied up--lest any misfortune should happen to spoil the best plan that has yet offered for our deliverance." So saying, Karl flung his arms around one of the adjutants.

Ossaroo at the same instant embraced the other; and, despite the roaring that proceeded from their throats, and the clattering made by their mandibles, the huge birds were borne home to the hut.
On arriving there, they were carried inside, and fastened with strong ropes--carefully attached to their legs, and tied to the heavy beams forming the rafters of the roof.

The door was to be kept shut upon them at all times when the eyes of the captors were not watching them: for Karl, knowing the importance of having such guests, was determined to make sure of his "game.".