[The Swiss Family Robinson; or Adventures in a Desert Island by Johann David Wyss]@TWC D-Link bookThe Swiss Family Robinson; or Adventures in a Desert Island CHAPTER III 7/20
Above all, remember, they could save nothing but themselves.
We have got many useful things which they have as much right to as we." "But we might be saving the lives of our cattle," said he. "We should do our duty better by saving the life of a man," answered I; "besides, our cattle have food for some days, and the sea is so calm there is no immediate danger." We proceeded, and entering a little wood that extended to the sea, we rested in the shade, near a clear stream, and took some refreshment.
We were surrounded by unknown birds, more remarkable for brilliant plumage than for the charm of their voice.
Fritz thought he saw some monkeys among the leaves, and Turk began to be restless, smelling about, and barking very loud.
Fritz was gazing up into the trees, when he fell over a large round substance, which he brought to me, observing that it might be a bird's nest.
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