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To avoid the suspicion of hostility, Philip cautiously and
gradually approached him. When sufficiently near, he
found that the count was opening a ditch in the sand by
means of a board. Near him were lying the bodies of five
men which the tide had left at the very entrance of his
cavern.

At the sight of the lifeless remains of his unfortunate
shipmates Philip could not refrain from tears. Seizing
a plank, and placing himself opposite to the count, he
shared with him the labour of this mournful duty. But
both observed a, rigid silence.