The Swiss Family Robinson, Chapter 41: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. The father cannot find his rope ladder and hears troubling noises while walking beside the rocks with Jack.
2. Falling stones expose Fritz and Ernest, who are breaking through from a hidden cave.
3. Ernest explains that he wants to give his mother a garden resting place bearing his name.
4. Fritz recounts how an animal leads them uphill, where they discover the opening and prepare the cave safely.
5. The father praises their work, confirms the name Ernestine Grotto, and helps complete the entrance and seating by evening.
6. The family returns home and decides to keep cattle at their former main dwelling while using it for pleasure.

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Cosa notare

Ernest joins a desire for personal recognition with care for his mother. His announcement explains the secret work and gives the cave its name.

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