Herbert and Gideon Spilett, who were just about to set out hunting, left their guns, Pencroft threw down his ax, and Harding and Neb joining their companions, all rushed towards the scene of action.
Harbert y Gedeón Spilett, que iban a marchar de caza, abandonaron sus fusiles, Pencroff arrojó su hacha, Ciro Smith y Nab se unieron a sus compañeros y todos se dirigieron hacia el lugar donde el animal había encallado.