It was decided to pass the night here, and go on to Naples early on the following day. All the party were tired and went to rest at an early hour. The night was calm, and beautiful, and bright; and as they went to sleep, they were lulled by the plash of the waters as they gently rippled upon the pebbled beach.
Frank arose pretty early on the following morning, and found that David was already up, and had gone forth. The others were still asleep. Frank thereupon went forth for a walk, and one by one the others awaked also. They had ordered breakfast at an early hour, and they were to start immediately after. When Uncle Moses went down stairs he found breakfast ready, and departed to hunt up the boys. He found Frank, and Clive, and Bob, watching the driver groom the horses.
"Boys," said Uncle Moses, "breakfast's ready."
"All right, sir," said Frank; "we'll be along."
Upon this Uncle Moses went back, and after a few moments Frank, and Clive, and Bob entered.
"Where's David?" asked Uncle Moses.
"I don't know, sir."
"Well," said Uncle Moses, "I suppose he'll be along; so let's sit down and begin."
They all sat down.
When they were about half through breakfast, Uncle Moses began to wonder what was keeping David.