CHAPTER 12

The rigging of the vessel—An attack from foxes—Jup wounded—Jup cured—Completion of the boat—Pencraft's triumph—The “Bonadventure’s” trial trip to the south of the island—An unexpected document. In the evening the hunters returned, having enjoyed good sport, and being literally loaded with game; indeed, they had as much as four men could possibly carry. Top wore a necklace of teal and Jup wreaths of snipe round his body. “Here, master,” cried Neb; “here’s something to employ our time! Preserved and ma…