The elders had just settled to a comfortable nap when the youngsters rose , refreshed and ready for further exploits . A hint sent them all off to the cave , and there were discovered bows and arrows , battle clubs , old swords , and various relics of an interesting nature . Perched upon a commanding rock , with Jamie to `` splain '' things to her , Rose beheld a series of stirring scenes enacted with great vigour and historical accuracy by her gifted relatives . Captain Cook was murdered by the natives of Owhyhee in the most thrilling manner . Captain Kidd buried untold wealth in the chowder kettle at the dead of night , and shot both the trusting villains who shared the secret of the hiding place . Sinbad came ashore there and had manifold adventures , and numberless wrecks bestrewed the sands . Rose considered them by far the most exciting dramas she had ever witnessed ; and when the performance closed with a grand ballet of Feejee Islanders , whose barbaric yells alarmed the gulls , she had no words in which to express her gratification . Another swim at sunset , another merry evening on the rocks watching the lighted steamers pass seaward and the pleasure-boats come into port , ended the second day of the camping out , and sent everyone to bed early that they might be ready for the festivities of the morrow . `` Archie , did n't I hear uncle ask you to row home in the morning for fresh milk and things ? '' `` Yes , why ? '' `` Please , may I go too ? I have something of great importance to arrange ; you know I was carried off in a hurry , '' Rose said in a confidential whisper as she was bidding her cousins good night . `` I 'm willing , and I guess Charlie wo n't mind . '' `` Thank you ; be sure you stand by me when I ask leave in the morning , and do n't say anything till then , except to Charlie . Promise , '' urged Rose , so eagerly , that Archie struck an attitude and cried dramatically , `` By yonder moon I swear ! '' `` Hush ! it 's all right , go along '' ; and Rose departed as if satisfied . `` She 's a queer little thing , is n't she , Prince ? '' `` Rather a nice little thing , I think . I 'm quite fond of her . ''
XXXXX 's quick ears caught both remarks , and she retired to her tent , saying to herself with sleepy dignity , `` Little thing , indeed !
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