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HISTORY OF TWO BROTHERS. 



heaven^ trusting to rise with the sun and re- 

 new their labours. The day dawned, — and the 

 sun rose— with it a fine breeze — but no vessel. — 

 No Valparaiso was in sight. Scarcely believing 

 what they saw, nor daring to utter what they felt, 

 they ran to the highest hills in the different parts 

 of the island in hopes of seeing her ; but in vain 

 did they stretch their longing eyes to catch a 

 glimpse of all their hopes. She was gone ! — 

 Nothing was to be seen round the boundless 

 horizon. Sea and sky was all that met their view. 

 The vessel was gone, and with her all their pros- 

 pects and golden dreams vanished. 



In this forlorn situation, a consultation was 

 held as to what should be done, when it was de- 

 cided that one brother, with the crew, should 

 take the boat and cross over to the main land, 

 and, if possible, ascertain at Valdivia what had 

 become of the vessel and cargo. The other 

 brother was to remain behind to keep possession 

 of the island, and the few things they had landed. 

 George embarked with the crew, leaving John 



