When he reached the pond, he had to take his oars, for the current would not carry him to the island, where he wished to go. He had to work very hard for as much as an hour, before he could bring the raft to the island. But at last he reached it, and began to feel that he was “monarch of all he surveyed.”
Building the House.
IV.
“Now, Trip, we have arrived at our future home. We must go to work and put things to rights,” said Robert, as he released the dog, and fastened the raft to a tree.
Trip wagged his tail, and jumped upon the land, as though he entered heartily into the spirit of the adventure. But I think if Trip could have spoken, and had had the courage to utter his whole mind, he would have said,—
“Young master, you are a fool. What do you want to come here for, where there isn’t any body or any thing? You were a great deal better off at home, and I think you are a real silly fellow.”
But as Trip could not speak, he didn’t say a word; and I am afraid his actions did not express his real feelings, for he looked happy and contented.
Robert’s first step after he landed was to explore the island, just as Robinson Crusoe, Senior, had done his domain. He pushed his way, followed by Trip, through the bushes that covered the island. He wanted to find a cave; but there was not even a rock to be found.