These I set up to dry within my circle or hedge, and when they were fit for use I carried them to my cave; and here, during the next season, I employed myself in making, as well as I could, a great many baskets, both to carry earth or to carry or lay up anything, as I had occasion; and though I did not finish them very handsomely, yet I made them sufficiently serviceable for my purpose; thus, afterwards, I took care never to be without them; and as my wicker-ware decayed, I made more, especially strong, deep baskets to place my corn in, instead of sacks, when I should come to have any quantity of it.
Having mastered this difficulty, and employed a world of time about it, I bestirred myself to see, if possible, how to supply two wants.

I had no vessels to hold anything that was liquid, except two runlets, which were almost full of rum, and some glass bottles--some of the common size, and others which were case bottles, square, for the holding of water, spirits, &c.

I had not so much as a pot to boil anything, except a great kettle, which I saved out of the ship, and which was too big for such as I desired it--viz.

to make broth, and stew a bit of meat by itself.

The second thing I fain would have had was a tobacco-pipe, but it was impossible to me to make one; however, I found a contrivance for that, too, at last.