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  1    1,   15|                       CHAPTER XV THALCAVE~ROBERT had no sooner escaped
  2    1,   15|       out even that his name was Thalcave, a word that signified in
  3    1,   15|       lacking. Happily, they had Thalcave, however, a practised guide,
  4    1,   15|        to keep up with the giant Thalcave. The road lay through a
  5    1,   15|          cared for nothing else.~Thalcave did the bargaining. It did
  6    1,   16|          o’clock in the morning, Thalcave gave the signal for departure.
  7    1,   16|           Glenarvan had supposed Thalcave’s refusal of a horse was
  8    1,   16|          well deserved the name.~Thalcave was a consummate horseman,
  9    1,   16|        blows from the southwest. Thalcave was not mistaken, for the
 10    1,   16|        to question them, through Thalcave, about Captain Grant, as
 11    1,   16|      into none of them. Hitherto Thalcave had made no remark about
 12    1,   16|    Moreover, it must have struck Thalcave that instead of being the
 13    1,   16|     going nowhere.”~“Who knows?”~Thalcave was silent, and gazed at
 14    1,   16|        stoppage, and what he and Thalcave were discussing.~“He wanted
 15    1,   16|      which the Carmen route led. Thalcave looked on composedly, without
 16    1,   16|         it up,” replied Paganel.~Thalcave neither stirred nor spoke.
 17    1,   16|   setting and rising sun?” added Thalcave, speaking in Indian fashion
 18    1,   16|        lips.~Each word spoken by Thalcave was instantly translated,
 19    1,   16|   geographer.~Immediately taking Thalcave’s hands in his own, the
 20    1,   16|      What was he doing? When had Thalcave heard of him?” All these
 21    1,   16|       remained for him to put to Thalcave.~“You spoke of a prisoner,”
 22    1,   16|     three?”~“I don’t know,” said Thalcave.~“And you know nothing of
 23    1,   17|        past, present and future. Thalcave went first to beat the bushes
 24    1,   17|        every mile, Paganel asked Thalcave when he expected to come
 25    1,   17|        feelings by Glenarvan and Thalcave. The Scotchman was glad
 26    1,   17|           Who are these Indians, Thalcave?” asked Paganel.~“Gauchos.”~“
 27    1,   17|           replied Paganel.~“Yes. Thalcave took them for robbers, and
 28    1,   17|        is talking about.”~“Well, Thalcave was mistaken this time,”
 29    1,   17|          o’clock in the evening, Thalcave, who was considerably in
 30    1,   18|     chloride of sodium.~But when Thalcave spoke of the lake as supplying
 31    1,   18|        the ROUKAH, Paganel asked Thalcave what he thought was best
 32    1,   18|       intelligible to Glenarvan. Thalcave spoke calmly, but the lively
 33    1,   18|        for both. After a little, Thalcave sat silent and folded his
 34    1,   18|         I volunteer to accompany Thalcave.”~“Oh, my Lord, take me,”
 35    1,   18|          would be able to rejoin Thalcave at the given rendezvous,
 36    1,   18|        manage to understand what Thalcave says, Glenarvan?” he continued.~“
 37    1,   18|       six o’clock, the horses of Thalcave, Glenarvan and Robert were
 38    1,   18|          south; and this was why Thalcave thought it best to go first
 39    1,   18|        and followed him bravely. Thalcave inspirited his companions
 40    1,   18|        Robert,” said Glenarvan. “Thalcave is evidently congratulating
 41    1,   18|          was Glenarvan’s reply, “Thalcave has set us on the track,
 42    1,   18|       great confidence in him.”~“Thalcave is a brave Indian, isn’t
 43    1,   18|          more, as a gesture from Thalcave made them spur on their
 44    1,   18|      involve serious calamities. Thalcave said nothing, thinking probably,
 45    1,   18|          RIO in a few hours, but Thalcave would not leave his companions
 46    1,   18|        master’s voice than hand. Thalcave positively talked to the
 47    1,   18|        he still champed the bit.~Thalcave did not understand Thaouka,
 48    1,   18|         did not set the example.~Thalcave drank very quietly, without
 49    1,   18|         here— that is to say, if Thalcave leaves any for them.”~“But
 50    1,   18|          supper ready for them.”~Thalcave had not waited for Glenarvan’
 51    1,   18|    star-lit heavens; and none of Thalcave’s companions had much solicitude
 52    1,   18|       however, were visible, but Thalcave pointed to the long grass
 53    1,   18|       very proud of his success.~Thalcave did his part by capturing
 54    1,   18|          moment, therefore, that Thalcave got to a right distance,
 55    1,   18|          is highly esteemed, and Thalcave felt bound to contribute
 56    1,   19|           Glenarvan, Robert, and Thalcave, had followed the common
 57    1,   19|        passed, and anyone except Thalcave would have lain down again
 58    1,   19|        but not tranquillity; for Thalcave caught a glimpse of shadows
 59    1,   19|         parts of the Pampas; but Thalcave was not deceived; he knew
 60    1,   19|         Glenarvan.~“No,” replied Thalcave, “the AGUARAS.”~“AGUARAS?”
 61    1,   19|          a multitude?~As soon as Thalcave said the word AGUARA, Glenarvan
 62    1,   19|         ranks of the wolves when Thalcave lowered their weapons.~“
 63    1,   19|        their weapons.~“What does Thalcave mean?” asked Robert.~“He
 64    1,   19|          resounded that instant. Thalcave had made short work of one
 65    1,   19|  Glenarvan took his place, while Thalcave went back into the inclosure
 66    1,   19|   barrier of fire just raised by Thalcave had redoubled their anger,
 67    1,   19|       Accordingly, he went up to Thalcave, and tried to talk to him
 68    1,   19|        could get any answer from Thalcave to tell Robert in reply
 69    1,   19|         and shots fail.”~Already Thalcave had set the example, for
 70    1,   19|          end. About two o’clock, Thalcave flung his last armful of
 71    1,   19|        we shall be saved. Bravo, Thalcave! my brave Patagonian! Bravo!”
 72    1,   19|       would be in the inclosure.~Thalcave loaded his carbine for the
 73    1,   19|     exclaim:~“They’re gone!”~But Thalcave, guessing his meaning, shook
 74    1,   19|      flight when his eye fell on Thalcave.~The Indian had been stalking
 75    1,   19|     wolves away after him.”~“Oh, Thalcave,” exclaimed Glenarvan.~“
 76    1,   19|        them to himself.”~“Friend Thalcave,” returned Robert, throwing
 77    1,   19|          the Patagonian, “friend Thalcave, don’t leave us!”~“No,”
 78    1,   19|         together.”~“No,” replied Thalcave, catching his meaning. “
 79    1,   19|      then!” returned Glenarvan. “Thalcave will not leave you, Robert.
 80    1,   19|    bridle, he said, “I am going, Thalcave, not you.”~“No,” replied
 81    1,   19|           myself! Save this boy, Thalcave! I commit him to you.”~Glenarvan
 82    1,   19|  understood each other.~However, Thalcave would not give in, and though
 83    1,   19| continued.~Neither Glenarvan nor Thalcave appeared inclined to yield.
 84    1,   19|         lord.”~But before either Thalcave or Glenarvan could get more
 85    1,   19|        cried Glenarvan.~But even Thalcave did not catch the words,
 86    1,   19|          the track of the horse.~Thalcave and Glenarvan rushed out
 87    1,   19|       despairingly. He looked at Thalcave, who smiled with his accustomed
 88    1,   19|       fall.”~But notwithstanding Thalcave’s assurances, poor Glenarvan
 89    1,   19|        had arrived.~“Now!” cried Thalcave, “come.”~Glenarvan made
 90    1,   19|       Why wouldn’t you let me or Thalcave run the risk of this last
 91    1,   19|          t it my place to do it? Thalcave has saved my life already,
 92    1,   20|         Pampas. It was here that Thalcave hoped to meet the Caciques,
 93    1,   20| confidence. But contrary to what Thalcave had said, the whole district
 94    1,   20|          to make him understand. Thalcave’s gaze was fixed intently
 95    1,   20|      Come along, friend Paganel. Thalcave and I can’t understand each
 96    1,   20|          to Glenarvan and said:~“Thalcave is quite astonished at the
 97    1,   20|   leather whips.”~“And what does Thalcave think is the reason?”~“He
 98    1,   20|      Buenos Ayres. I quite share Thalcave’s surprise at not discovering
 99    1,   20|          to follow the advice of Thalcave, and go to the village of
100    1,   20|       the increasing surprise of Thalcave, they did not come across
101    1,   20|         as the country appeared, Thalcave was on his guard against
102    1,   20|         for breeding cattle; but Thalcave resolved not to stop at
103    1,   21|   subalterns in his own country.~Thalcave was spokesman, and addressing
104    1,   21|        the great astonishment of Thalcave. The Indian could not understand
105    1,   21|         reply was interpreted by Thalcave, who shook his head and
106    1,   21|        fact. Glenarvan looked at Thalcave with a crestfallen face,
107    1,   21|      never opened his mouth, nor Thalcave, whose amour propre, as
108    1,   22|       discover some new meaning. Thalcave was perfectly silent, and
109    1,   22|         turned round to question Thalcave on the subject.~“The horns
110    1,   22|      horns lay two miles behind.~Thalcave was somewhat anxiously observing
111    1,   22|       asked the Indian about it.~Thalcave replied that he was astonished
112    1,   22|     conversation.~“And what does Thalcave advise us to do?” said Glenarvan.~
113    1,   22|         He reared violently, and Thalcave had some difficulty in keeping
114    1,   22|           quick, quick), shouted Thalcave, in a voice like thunder.~“
115    1,   22|   Paganel.~“The rising,” replied Thalcave.~“He means an inundation,”
116    1,   22|     flying with the others after Thalcave, who had spurred on his
117    1,   22|   saddles.~“Anda, anda!“ shouted Thalcave, and again they spurred
118    1,   22|           there, there!” replied Thalcave, pointing with his finger
119    1,   22|        easy to clamber up to it. Thalcave climbed up first, and got
120    1,   22|        you going to forsake him, Thalcave?” asked Paganel.~“I!” replied
121    1,   23|      caught Wilson’s eye. It was Thalcave and his faithful Thaouka.~“
122    1,   23|       and his faithful Thaouka.~“Thalcave, Thalcave!” shouted Robert,
123    1,   23|     faithful Thaouka.~“Thalcave, Thalcave!” shouted Robert, stretching
124    1,   23|          opinion with respect to Thalcave. The only question was whether
125    1,   23|      question was whether it was Thalcave who would save Thaouka,
126    1,   23|         Thaouka, or Thaouka save Thalcave.~Their own situation meantime
127    1,   23|     Major,” asked Paganel.~“From Thalcave. He thought it might be
128    1,   24|        at the idea, so they took Thalcave’s powder flask, cleaned
129    1,   26|      plain, and the tall form of Thalcave emerged from the darkness.~“
130    1,   26|      emerged from the darkness.~“Thalcave! Thalcave!” they all cried
131    1,   26|         the darkness.~“Thalcave! Thalcave!” they all cried with one
132    1,   26|        believe they had escaped.~Thalcave, in a few words, gave Paganel
133    1,   26|         soon lay behind them, as Thalcave led them upward to the higher
134    1,   26|          But at this very moment Thalcave fired his carbine in the
135    1,   26|           Glenarvan went back to Thalcave, who stood beside Thaouka,
136    1,   26|   repeated Glenarvan.~“No,” said Thalcave, gently. “Here is Thaouka,
137    1,   26|     native land. He did not urge Thalcave longer, therefore, but simply
138    1,   26|         drew out, and offered to Thalcave, simply saying:~“My wife.”~
139    1,   26|         the faithful Patagonian. Thalcave embraced them each, and
140    1,   26|          adieux were spoken, and Thalcave accompanied his friends
141    1,   26|      sabe?“ (Who knows?) replied Thalcave, lifting his arms toward
142    2,    1|      with the brave and generous Thalcave. McNabbs soon slipped away
143    2,    1|       his capture by the condor, Thalcave’s providential shot, the