It need not be said that the sailor was proud of his pupil.

However, more than once Pencroft hoisted him on his back, which Top never complained of.
It must be mentioned here, that during these works, which were actively conducted, for the bad season was approaching, the alimentary question was not neglected.

Every day, the reporter and Herbert, who had been voted purveyors to the colony, devoted some hours to the chase.

As yet, they only hunted in Jacamar Wood, on the left of the river, because, for want of a bridge or boat, the Mercy had not yet been crossed.

All the immense woods, to which the name of the Forests of the Far West had been given, were not explored.