This they carefully placed in a sack to preserve it for future use, the little fat King having first eaten as much as he cared for.

This consumed some time, for Rinkitink had been exceedingly hungry and liked to eat in a leisurely manner.

When he had finished the meal he straddled Bilbil's back and set out to explore the island, Prince Inga walking by his side.
They found on every hand ruin and desolation.

The houses of the people had been pilfered of all valuables and then torn down or burned.

Not a boat had been left upon the shore, nor was there a single person, man or woman or child, remaining upon the island, save themselves.