ys of igniting gunpowder--one is by a flint and steel, and the
other is by collecting the sun's rays into one focus by a
magnifying-glass."

"But, father, when we have lighted the fire, what have we to cook? we
have no tea or coffee."

"No, I do not think we have," replied Mr Seagrave.

"But we have potatoes, father."

"Yes, William, but don't you think it would be better if we made our
breakfast off the cold beef and pork and ship's biscuit for once, and
not use the potatoes? we may want them all to plant, you know. But why
should we not go on board of the ship ourselves? you can pull an oar
pretty well, and we must all learn to work now, and not leave everything
for poor old Ready to do. Come, William."

Mr Seagrave then went down to the cove; the little boat was lying on
the beach, just lifted by the rippling waves; they pushed her off, and
got into her. "I know where the steward kept the tea and coffee,
father," said William, as they pulled on board; "mamma would like some
for breakfast, I'm sure, and I'll milk the goats for baby."

Although they were neither of them very handy at the oar, they were soon
alongside of the ship; and, having made the boat fast, they climbed on
board.

William first went down to the cabin for the tea and coffee, and then
left his father to collect other things while he went to milk the goats,
which he did in a tin pan. He then poured the milk into a bottle, which
he had washed out, that it might not be spilt, and went back to his
father.

"I have filled these two baskets full of a great many things, William,
which will be very acceptable to your mamma. What else shall we take?"

"Let us take the telescope, at all events, father; and let us take a
whole quantity of clothes--they will please mamma: the clean ones are
all in the drawers--we can bring them up in a sheet; and then, father,
let us bring some of the books on shore; and I'm sure mamma will long
for her Bible and prayer-book;--here they are."

"You are a good boy, William," replied Mr Seagrave. "I will now take
those things up to the boat, and then return for the rest."

In a short time everything was put into the boat, and they pulled on
shore again. They found Juno, who had been washing herself, waiting for
them at the cove, to assist to take up the things.

"Well, Juno, how do you find yourself this morning?"

"Quite well, massa," said Juno: and then pointing to the clear water,
she said, "Plenty fish h