, that he

resigned himself to his fate.

His hands secured, a long line was attached to his

neck with a running noose, so that if he ventured to

run away the attempt would effect its own cure by producing

strangulation. The other end of this line was

given to Crusoe, who at the word of command marched

him off, while Dick mounted Charlie and brought up

the rear.

Great was the laughter and merriment when this