could move. They did not
forget to kneel and offer up a morning prayer, returning thanks for
their preservation.

"I tink Missie Alice hungry," said Nub at last. "I go and get de fish
and de oder tings we leave at de camp."

The mate, though anxious to obtain food and water, especially for Alice,
was unwilling to let the black risk his life. But Nub promised that he
would keep his eyes open, and rush out of the way should he see any
branches likely to fall.

He soon came back, carrying a single small cask of water and one bundle
of dried fish.

"All de rest washed away," he exclaimed in a disappointed tone. "De
turtle still dere, too, but de tree fall down and crush him. Still I
tink I get meat enough for dinner."

This was not satisfactory news; for though they might obtain water after
all the rain that had fallen, they could not replace the sago flour; nor
would it be satisfactory to eat the raw turtle, and it would be
impossible to light a fire unless the sun should shine forth and dry the
wood.

"But I brought my case of sago with me. I snatched it up when you
called me out of the hut. Here it is," said Alice.

"Then you shall benefit by it," said the mate; "though I am afraid that
we have nothing to mix it in at present."

"I find someting," cried Nub; and darting out, he soon returned with a
big shell, in which some sago flour was quickly stirred up with water.
Though not very palatable, Alice was very glad of it; and the rest of
the party satisfied their hunger with the smoked fish.

While the storm lasted they remained under shelter of the rock, where
they were perfectly dry; and they congratulated themselves that they had
no friends waiting for them at home. As the day drew on, though the
wind continued blowing, the clouds broke away; and the sun coming out,
quickly dried the lighter wood, which Nub and Dan soon collected. A
fire was lighted under the rock by the side of the cave. They then
brought down a portion of the turtle and roasted it. Though not
particularly well done, it was wholesome food, and Alice was glad to
take some of it. The tempest now somewhat abated, and she and Walter
were able to take some exercise under shelter of the rock.

Another night was spent in the cave, one of the party being on the watch
lest the tide should unexpectedly rise and sweep over them. However,
the water did not reach even so far as on the previous night; and they
all awoke much refreshed, an