These I set up to dry within my circle or hedge, and when they were fit for use I carried them to my cave; and here, during the next season, I employed myself in making, as well as I could, a great many baskets, both to carry earth or to carry or lay up anything, as I had occasion; and though I did not finish them very handsomely, yet I made them sufficiently serviceable for my purpose; thus, afterwards, I took care never to be without them; and as my wicker-ware decayed, I made more, especially strong, deep baskets to place my corn in, instead of sacks, when I should come to have any quantity of it.
Luego las dejé secar dentro de mi cerco o empalizada y cuando estuvieron listas para utilizarse, las llevé a la cueva donde, en la siguiente estación de lluvias, me dediqué a hacer muchos cestos para llevar tierra o transportar o colocar cosas, según fuera necesario; y aunque no estaban elegantemente rematadas, servían perfectamente para mis propósitos. Desde entones, tuve cuidado de que nunca me faltaran y cuando algunas comenzaban a estropearse, hacía otras nuevas.