232 CRUSOE’S HAPPY DISCOVERY.

 

“IN I RUSHED AGAIN, WITH THE STICK FLAMING IN MY HAND.”

I was now recovered from my surprise, and began to look round
me, when 1 found the cave was but very small; that is to say, it
might be about twelve feet over, but in no manner of shape, either
round or square, no hands having ever been employed in making
it but those of mere Nature. I observed also that there was a
place at the further side of it that went in further, but was so low
that it required me to creep upon my hands and knees to go into
it, and whither T went ] kuew not. So, having no candle, I gave