The Mysterious Island Part 3 Chapter 10 - Herbert Carried to Granite House

In which the settlers, grappling with the grim aftermath of a raid by convicts upon their island homestead, face the dire illness of young Herbert, who succumbs to a malignant fever despite their best efforts and rudimentary remedies. The discovery of a precious box bearing “Sulphate of Quinine” brings a glimmer of hope amid their sombre vigil through a night filled with anguish and uncertainty.