It would be handy to have a fellow to look after the horses, and cut the wood, and make himself useful.

If we find he is of no use, there will be no great trouble in getting rid of him." "That is true enough," the other said, "and I don't think there's much risk about it.
"Come here, you fellow, and let me look at you." Jim stepped forward towards the fire.

He saw now that the hut was built against the entrance to a cave of considerable size.

In the centre was a great fire, the smoke of which probably made its way to the surface through crevices in the rock above.

Four other men, besides the one who had addressed him, were lying on sheepskins against the wall.