The Swiss Family Robinson; or Adventures in a Desert Island

ortant point, we enjoyed our breakfast of biscuit, ham, and wine, and then turned our thoughts to the means of saving our cattle. Even if we could contrive a raft, we could never get all the an

sow only being unruly, and giving us much trouble. We then fastened a cord to the horns or neck of each animal, with a slip of wood at the end, for a convenient handle. Luckily, the waves had broken away part of the ship, and left the opening wide enough for the passage of our tr

ded as we were. I once more took out my telescope, and was remarking that our party on shore seemed making ready for some excursion, when a loud cry from Fritz filled me with terror. "We are lost! we are lost! see, what a monstrous fish!" Though pale with a

soon as the water became low enough, walked out at their own discretion, after we had relieved them from their s

verjoyed to see herself surrounded by these valuable animals; and especially pleased that her son Fritz had suggested so many useful plans. We next proceeded to dis

," said he; "and this is

in as his belt, bristling with long nails,

" said he; "only mamma h

the leather, the needle

e, "and my wonderful bag the rest. There is sti

e skin of the jackal, which displayed itself in the tone in which he exclaimed, holding h

is good humour. However, as the body as well as the skin of the jackal was becoming offensi

ham; and, to the astonishment and joy of all, he returned with

per prepared; but first, I will make you an omelet;"

of those Robinson Crusoe had in his island. They are whit

pper, and set about preparing her ham and omelet, while Fritz an

omelet and cheese at each end; and we made a good meal, surrounded by our subjects,--the dogs, the fowls, the pigeons, the sheep, and the goats, waiting

of the captain's Canary wine, and then r