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It was made of split rails, such as Cudjo used for his fences; and these were placed upon one another, so as to enclose a hollow square between them.
I sent my companion, therefore, after Cudjo and his handsaw at the same time directing him to bring the horse and cart, for the carcass of the buck we had shot, as well as some ropes for our captives. While he was gone, I employed my time in skinning the dead animal, leaving his live companions to themselves: I had no fear of their being able to escape.
Many of these were as large as some of the birds, and far larger than others for we saw flocks of tiny humming-birds, not bigger than bees, shooting about like sparkling gems, and balancing themselves over the cups of the open flowers. "It was a beautiful scene, indeed; and Cudjo and I at once agreed that that was the very place to pitch our camp.
"`Dat we shall, Massa! cried Cudjo; and we ran on as fast as we could through the thick cane-brake, in the track made by the animals. I ran ahead of my companion, as Cudjo was rather slow of foot. Every here and there I saw gouts of blood on the leaves and cane; and, guided by the hoarse voices of the mastiffs, I soon reached the spot where they were.
"The thought now entered my mind, that I might go back to the wagon which was only five miles off and bring up our blankets. Should I go myself, or send Cudjo, or should both of us go? All at once the idea came into my head that one of us might ride there, and bring back a load of other articles, as well as the blankets.
Indeed, there was not much danger of their leaving her, while she held in her arms the little Luisa, whom both these animals seemed to watch over. "Influenced by her advice, I consented to leave her alone with the children; and, giving directions that they should fire off one of the rifles, in case of any alarm, I set forth, with Cudjo and the horse.
Bushes of wild currants grew all around, and the fragrance of their leaves scented the air. It was altogether a sweet, cool spot, and filled us with feelings of enjoyment. "After we had satisfied our curiosity in examining these objects, we prepared to make our salt. Frank and Harry collected armfuls of dry wood for the fire, while Cudjo erected a crane in his usual fashion.
It is not bad, I assure you. I have drunk it there, and thought it very good. Have not you, Cudjo? "`Dat berry coffee dis chile hab drunk, Massa Harry. "`Now, papa? "`Well, Harry, what of it? "`Why should we not use that the Indian corn, I mean for coffee? "`Why, Harry, said I, `you surely do not reflect upon what you are talking about.
Cudjo was accordingly cut down; and, as soon as a little recovered, questioned again about his master. But he still declared he knew nothing of him. He was then hoisted a second time; and a second time, when nearly dead, cut down and questioned as before: but still asserted his ignorance.
On the contrary, he seemed to forget all at once that he was a captive; and thrusting his proboscis into the honeyed liquid, he set about drinking it like a good fellow. "Cudjo did not molest him until he had fairly gorged himself; then, drawing him gently aside with the rim of the glass, he separated him from his banquet.
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