Calico Illustrated Classics: The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

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waves against us The ship leaped and bucked like an angry horse My stomach leaped with it and I was most miserably sick I fell to my knees in my cabin and prayed that I would not die for disobeying my parents Throughout the storm I bargained begged and promised I would take up the law I would be a good and obedient son Then the sea calmed My stomach settled The smooth sea with the sun upon it delighted me And while I gazed upon the sea my friend walked up and clapped me on the back Did that capful of wind frighten you he asked A capful I cried It was a terrible storm That squall was nothing he laughed He must have noticed my doubtful face because he added with a grin Well tis charming weather now Let’s settle down and celebrate your survival And so we did In the merriment I forgot my vows I forgot the storm In the next five 6