THE FOOT-PRINTS IN THE SAND.

carried ashore on the raft, while the dog swam ashore himself, and
was a trusty servant to Robinson Crusoe for many years, Beside
the company of these pets, he had that of a parrot which he
caught and taught to speak, and its chatter served to while away
many hours that would otherwise have been dreary.

He went out every day with his gun to hunt for food. He