CHAPTER X.
BREAKFAST ON BOARD THE ISABEL.
"Now, Cyd, get up the furnace, and make a fire," said Dan, as soon as the sails of the Isabel had been furled, and the boat carefully secured to a tree on the shore.
"Sartin," replied Cyd, as he took off the hatch of the stow-hold. "Who's gwine to be de cook, Dan?"
"Do you know how to cook, Cyd?"
"Hossifus! I don't know nossin at all 'bout it."
"Neither do I; and I think Lily does not. I will try my hand at the business first. We can make some coffee, boil the potatoes, and fry the bacon. I am sure I can do that."