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Shipwreck and Preparations for Deliverance

The youngest son; brings a box of fishhooks; asks when God will help them and is gently corrected by Fritz.

A Landing, and Consequent Occupations

The youngest son, six years old. He helps collect moss for beds, mistakes soup cakes for glue, and is teased by his father about the nature of portable soup.

Return from the Voyage of Discovery

Shows fear of the monkey and asks about almond milk.

Return to the Wreck

Fears the jackall, thinking it is a wolf, and steps back in alarm.

Chapter VI

Expresses delight at the sail and flag, preferring them to the animals.

The Mother's Journey of Discovery

Carried on the mother's back across the river; expresses fear of savages like in Robinson Crusoe.

Construction of a Bridge

First spots the lobsters while collecting stones by the river.

Change of Abode

Rides the ass with the enchanted bag; offers a fig to the monkey.

Settling in the Giant Tree

The youngest, carried up the ladder by his father; also helps collect wood with his brothers.

The Parable of the Great King

Addressed in the parable's application alongside Jack as one who might neglect instruction and let bad thoughts grow.

The Discovery of Potatoes

Carries a bow and quiver, resembling Cupid; asks a naive question about potato fruit.

The Sledge and a Lesson in Natural Philosophy

Assists Jack with the snares and naively suggests sowing gunpowder.

Chapter XVIII

Suggests using the tortoise shell as a roof for a little house.

Another Trip to the Wreck

Wakes after Jack, is mentioned as being outdone by Ernest in sloth.

The Bakehouse

Participates in grating; Jack asks if he would eat the cake without fear.

The Pinnace and the Cracker

Stays with the mother at Tent-House and accompanies her to Falcon's Stream to tend the animals.

The Gourd Harvest and the Guava Discovery

Sobs with worry during the family's absence, later rides the ass on the return journey due to fatigue.

Excursion into Unknown Countries

The youngest; asks Fritz if he taught the parrot words on the way home.

Chapter XXIV

Wonders about the young birds and longs for his parrot back at Falcon's Stream.

XXV

Accompanies the family, asks innocent questions about enchanted forests, and is comforted by his mother.

A New Country Discovered — The Troop of Buffalos; A Precious Acquisition

Mentioned as the youngest, left with his mother for protection.

The Malabar Eagle and the Sago Manufactory

Asks about using smoke to stupefy bees to get honey.

XXVIII

Remains with mother to help with domestic tasks.

Victory over the Bees; Winding Staircase; Training of Various Animals; Divers Manufactures; Fountain, etc.

Lightest of the family, first to ride the young buffalo under his father's lead.

Building Shelter and Taming Lightfoot

Too young to ride the onagra; receives the sword-grass leaves as a plaything.

The Rainy Season and Resolve for a New Dwelling

Fears a return of Noah's deluge; takes charge of the two little bulldogs; learns to read and write.

Spring, Spinning, and the Salt Mine

Helps with reeling the spun flax and participates in the cavalcade to the grotto.

House in the Salt-Rock; Herring Fishery

Asks what a herring-shoal is, prompting Father's explanation.

XXXIV

Mistakes cotton for snow and is disappointed when it is not snow.

XXXVI

Also plays a flageolet and joins in musical concerts with his mother.

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The youngest son included in the family settlement.