"He ought to be able to walk after eight hours' rest." Jimpny started into wakefulness at a touch, and on being spoken to answered, in a vacant wandering way, something about the fire and wanting his spear; but the day was rapidly coming round, and the faces of those in the shelter of the rocks growing visible.
"What's the matter ?" said the stowaway suddenly.

"Have they got off the bales and boxes .-- No, I--I--is that you, Mr Mark ?" "Yes, all right, Jimpny.

Had a good sleep ?" "Yes, I think so.

I--I'm not quite awake.

Yes, I recollect now." "Can you walk a couple of miles or so, my lad ?" said the captain.
"Yes, sir; yes, I can walk," said the stowaway; "but there are some birds here.