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 company, began to be very sorrowful. And he saw on the island many decayed ships and likewise great heaps of bones of men and other animals. Brunswik, seeing these things, began to be very downcast, yet partly cheered himself, saying: “He who sits at home in his chamber meets with misfortunes; neither can any man speak of aught, unless he experiences adventures, which he afterwards relates to others.” And so long as they had provisions, so long were they all merry; when there were no provisions more, then were they in great fear. Then they made divers attempts with great art, endeavouring to depart, but their art availed them little; if they sailed half a mile away, in a moment they found themselves back again at the island. Then, as they knew not what to do and were in great want of provisions, they began to eat their horses, hoping always that God would shew them mercy. Afterwards, when there were no more horses, they began to eat each other, always hoping that God would have compassion upon them.

The third year now came and Brunswik was left alone with an old knight, whose name was