ing at the intruders to their domains with wondering eyes,
evidently unaccustomed to the sight of human beings.

At length, after proceeding several miles up the harbour, which branched
off in several directions, Harry observed a small bay on the right which
promised to afford shelter to the boats. The sails were lowered, and he
steered for it. A ledge running out on one side formed a natural
landing-place. The launch pulled in, and the men jumped on shore. The
cutter came close up astern, and the crews, rejoicing in having reached
a harbour in safety, gave vent to their satisfaction in hearty cheers.
The whole party were soon on shore. Beyond the rocks on which they
landed was a broad plot of grass land, sloping gradually upwards,
bordered by a mass of underwood and stunted trees. In the distance rose
several hills, some of considerable height; while opposite the bay the
harbour had the appearance of a large lake, dotted here and there with
wooded islands, and encircled by a belt of hilly country, covered with
trees. On the opposite side of the outer harbour which they first
entered Harry told them was Adams' or South Island; while, eastward, a
broad estuary stretched away towards the ocean, forming the entrance to
Carnley Harbour. Close to where they landed a beautiful stream of clear
water came rushing down from the heights, making its way into the bay.
The moment it was seen most of the party rushed towards it, and in an
instant were kneeling down by its side, taking it up with cups and cans,
which the more provident had brought with them. Willy immediately ran
back to the boat to secure a can and a small cup, with which, having
filled, he hastened back to where Mrs Morley and her daughters, with
poor Mrs Twopenny, were seated on the rocks. He saw that they, at all
events, were not unmindful of God's protecting care, which had carried
them through so many dangers, and that they were, with grateful hearts,
offering their thanks to Him to whom their preservation was due. As
they ceased, Willy approached them. The two young ladies were certainly
not suffering less than others; but they would not touch the water till
their mother and their invalid companion had quenched their thirst.
When they had done so, Willy could no longer resist placing the jug to
his own lips.

"What, my boy," said Mrs Morley, "had you not first drunk of the water
yourself?"

"No, how could I," said Willy, "when I knew how much you