At length the first arrangements for their residence on the island were completed. A flagstaff was put up on a neighbouring height, and an English flag was hoisted as a signal to passing vessels.
Harry had now to consider the means for obtaining food for the settlement and for giving occupation to the inhabitants.
Chapter Forty Nine.
Sailor Jack.
Harry had gone to his hut after the labours of the day were over,—and was about to lie down and rest when Jacob appeared at the entrance.
“Beg pardon, sir,” he said, “may I speak a few words with you.”
“Yes,” answered Harry, “what are they about?”
“Why, sir, I have been having a talk with Jack, and he has been asking me questions which I can’t answer, but which I’ve a notion you can; and if you’ll let him he’d like to see you, sir.”