Surley had not mended matters by jumping into the pool and swimming about in its cool waters.  As soon as he was out, off he set scampering about the island, scaring the wild-fowl, whisking his tail, and barking with delight at finding himself free after his long imprisonment on board ship.  I felt very much inclined to follow his example, and to run about after him shouting at the top of my voice.  I restrained myself, however, as the state of affairs was too serious to allow me to indulge in any such exuberance of spirits.