"This looks like a regular Crusoe-like island," said Dora, as she gazed around. "There is not a sign of a habitation anywhere." "A good many of the South Sea islands are not inhabited," said Dick. "The natives won't live on them because they are subject to volcano eruptions, earthquakes, and tidal waves." "Well, I hope we don't have any of those things while we stay here," came from Nellie. "An earthquake would scare me almost to death." "I do not see that we can do better than to stay right here for the rest of the night," said Tom. "I am too tired out to walk very, far." It was decided to follow Tom's advice, and all made themselves as comfortable as circumstances permitted. They had some matches in a waterproof safe, and soon a camp-fire was started, at which they dried some of their garments. Then, after eating some of the provisions that were left, they laid down to rest. Strange as it may seem all slept soundly until sunrise, and nothing came to disturb them. When the girls arose they found the boys and Captain Jerry already preparing breakfast. On the shore Tom, had found some oysters and shell-fish, and these were baking. Among the provisions were a little tea and coffee, and old Jerry had made a pot of coffee, which did one good to smell. Sam had brought down some cocoanuts from a nearby tree, and also found some ripe bananas. "We won't starve' to death here, that's certain," said Dick, when they all sat down to eat. "The island is full of good things. If I had a gun I could bring down lots of birds, and monkeys, too." "I don't think I'd care to eat a monkey," said Grace. "But I wouldn't mind eating birds." "There must be plenty of fish here, too," said Tom. "In fact I saw some sporting in the waters of a little bay up the coast." "Shall we go up and down the coast after breakfast?" asked Sam. "My advice is to climb yonder hill and take a squint around," came from Captain Jerry. "That's a splendid idea, providing we can get to the tap," said Dick. "There is no use of all of us going, lad. You can go with me while the rest stay here." "What shall we do in the meantime?" asked Sam. "Better try your hand at fishin', lad, and see if you can knock some birds over with sticks and stones. If ye get anything, let the girls cook us somethin', for we'll be powerful hungry by the time we get back." Half an hour later Captain Jerry and Dick set out. Each carried a few ship's biscuits and also a heavy stick which had been cut in the thickets. Each wished he had a gun or a pistol, but those articles were not to be had. The climb up the hill was by no means an easy one. The rocks were rough and in many spots the jungle of brush and vines was so thick that to get through was next to impossible. It was very warm, and they had to stop often to cool off and catch their breath. "I don't wonder that people in hot countries move slowly," said Dick. "I feel more like resting than doing anything else."