I observed the poor affectionate creature, every two minutes, or perhaps less, all the while he was here, turn his head about to see if his father was in the same place and posture as he left him sitting; and at last he found he was not to be seen; at which he started up, and, without speaking a word, flew with that swiftness to him that one could scarce perceive his feet to touch the ground as he went; but when he came, he only found he had laid himself down to ease his limbs, so Friday came back to me presently; and then I spoke to the Spaniard to let Friday help him up if he could, and lead him to the boat, and then he should carry him to our dwelling, where I would take care of him.
In questo mezzo che Venerdì fu inteso a tale ufficio, non potea tenersi di volgere a quando a quando la testa, e più spesso che potea, verso suo padre, che era sempre nello stesso luogo ove egli lo avea lasciato. E una volta, nol vedendo, si alzò e senza profferire parola corse a lui in gran fretta, tanto che i suoi piedi parea non toccassero terra.