Chapter 2

The situation of the survivors of the ship's company upon the reef during the night.--A canoe filled with savage natives approaches the reef; intercourse with them; and description of their persons and terrific appearance.--Their pilfering of the articles saved, and plundering of the ship.--Several canoes arrive.--Mr. Nute's resolute conduct towards the natives.--The ship's company pursue their course, in their boat, towards an island, on which they land after severe suffering 29