"We'll have some fresh meat soon," observed Stump, "and if you'll trust the cooking to me, Master Mont, you shall have a dinner fit for a king in half an hour after running down the game."
"A little venison or wild boar, which is pork, would be very acceptable," answered the professor; "and my knowledge of natural history enables me to tell you that we shall find both on this island which we are about to visit."
"Roast pork—lovely! It makes my mouth water," said Stump.
"Do you want to have the jaw all to yourself?" asked Mont. "Go and ask when the boat will be ready to take us ashore."
Stump departed on his errand and found the boat already prepared for them.
It was made of various pieces of wood, which were easily put together when it was wanted and taken apart when it was not required.
It would hold half a dozen men, and floated by the side of the Searcher.
Each of the four companions was provided with an electric gun containing the usual twenty shots.
"A pleasant excursion, gentlemen," said the captain, as they emerged on the platform; "I hope you do not intend to deprive me for any length of time of the pleasure of your society."
"Wouldn't do such a thing for worlds, sir," answered our hero.