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 501    2,    7|           wild beasts, though?” asked Glenarvan, anxious to go into all
 502    2,    7|               an Englishman,” replied Glenarvan.~“What M. Paganel says is
 503    2,    7|             you think, Helena?” asked Glenarvan.~“What we all think, dear
 504    2,    8|           PREPARATION FOR THE JOURNEY~GLENARVAN never lost much time between
 505    2,    8|              fresh chance of success. Glenarvan was sensible of this, and
 506    2,    8|             understood the importance Glenarvan attached to the presence
 507    2,    8|      expedition. He began to speak to Glenarvan at once about it, and adduced
 508    2,    8|             one question, John,” said Glenarvan. “Have you entire confidence
 509    2,    8|             well then, John,” replied Glenarvan. “You shall go with us,
 510    2,    8|             no more, but grasped Lord Glenarvan’s hand.~Next day, John Mangles
 511    2,    8|         horses were provided for Lord Glenarvan, Paganel, Robert Grant,
 512    2,    8|              return the visit of Lord Glenarvan. Ayrton thought proper to
 513    2,    8|              received with open arms. Glenarvan would not be outstripped
 514    2,    8|            mounted on the forecastle. Glenarvan saw he had to do with a
 515    2,    8|            and that is best,” replied Glenarvan.~“And what is her tonnage?”~“
 516    2,    8|              her, then, Ayrton,” said Glenarvan; “it rests with yourself
 517    2,    8|            two were going. He advised Glenarvan to take all his best men,
 518    2,    8|              s suspicion.~“But,” said Glenarvan, “our journey is not dangerous,
 519    2,    8|            wait at Melbourne for Lord Glenarvan’s commands, and to obey
 520    2,    8|             by Paddy’s sons, and Lord Glenarvan paid the sum stipulated
 521    2,    9|            almost tropical, when Lord Glenarvan started on his new expedition.~
 522    2,    9|           martyrs to science already. Glenarvan could never have encountered
 523    2,    9|            recent origin?” asked Lady Glenarvan.~“Yes, madam, it only numbers
 524    2,    9|          since then, I believe,” said Glenarvan.~“Judge for yourself, my
 525    2,    9|             no small advantage,” said Glenarvan.~“No doubt; but I am not
 526    2,   10|              out beyond the lake, and Glenarvan and his friends would gladly
 527    2,   10|              It is horrible,” replied Glenarvan.~“Horrible enough, but curious,
 528    2,   10|              of the four-footed army. Glenarvan advanced toward him, and
 529    2,   10|       pasturage. Taking leave of Lord Glenarvan, he sprang on a capital
 530    2,   10|              fording the river?” said Glenarvan to the quartermaster.~“No,
 531    2,   10|               manage it.”~“Shall Lady Glenarvan and Miss Grant get out of
 532    2,   10|            were some feet in advance. Glenarvan and John Mangles went at
 533    2,   10|          though John Mangles and Lord Glenarvan hung on to the side. It
 534    2,   10|               broken by the jolt, and Glenarvan’s horse had lost a shoe.~
 535    2,   10|             go, my good fellow,” said Glenarvan. “How long will it take
 536    2,   11|      reappeared on the horizon.~As to Glenarvan, his only fear was lest
 537    2,   11|               delay of many days, and Glenarvan, impatient to succeed, could
 538    2,   11|        sustained was made good. As to Glenarvan’s horse, it was soon disposed
 539    2,   11|                he said, to save time. Glenarvan concurred with him, but
 540    2,   11|           living in the savage state. Glenarvan wondered if the Australians
 541    2,   11|             pray, why, Paganel?” said Glenarvan.~“Why? because it jars on
 542    2,   11|               some terrible accident.~Glenarvan, followed by the rest, urged
 543    2,   11|            mangled under those ruins.~Glenarvan, Paganel, the Major, Mangles,
 544    2,   11|             back to Castlemaine.~Lord Glenarvan, having introduced himself
 545    2,   11|            find the unknown; and when Glenarvan observed, “This is a great
 546    2,   11|              Better than that?” cried Glenarvan. “I do not understand you.”~“
 547    2,   11|               in the same quiet tone.~Glenarvan looked inquiringly at Mr.
 548    2,   11|           colonies.~“I thought,” said Glenarvan, “convicts had no right
 549    2,   11|              crossing of the railway. Glenarvan wished to spare the ladies
 550    2,   11|               they reached the wagon, Glenarvan merely mentioned to Lady
 551    2,   12|               at Camden Bridge?” said Glenarvan.~“Yes, sir,” was Toline’
 552    2,   12|               be suitable for a halt, Glenarvan gave orders to prepare their
 553    2,   12|             to Melbourne?” asked Lady Glenarvan.~“Yes, Madam,” replied Toline,
 554    2,   12|              was restored.~Meanwhile, Glenarvan looked up a geography they
 555    2,   13|               and Mary Grant, as Lord Glenarvan did not wish to alarm them.~
 556    2,   13|         travelers dear. Others beside Glenarvan were on their guard. In
 557    2,   13|             On this very day, just as Glenarvan and his party were on their
 558    2,   13|              horses were at a gallop, Glenarvan caught sight of the glittering
 559    2,   13|           slants of a Venetian blind.~Glenarvan expressed his surprise at
 560    2,   13|           agree with you there,” said Glenarvan; “but now tell us, Paganel,
 561    2,   13|       respectable hotel there?” asked Glenarvan.~“I hope so,” replied Paganel.~“
 562    2,   13|             do neither,” replied Lord Glenarvan. “Besides, our bullocks
 563    2,   13|            was over, though, and Lady Glenarvan, and Mary, and Robert had
 564    2,   13|          replied Ayrton.~“Well,” said Glenarvan, “who are the authors of
 565    2,   13|           replied the Major, offering Glenarvan a copy of the Australian
 566    2,   13|             police was not mistaken.”~Glenarvan read aloud the following
 567    2,   13|               P. MITCHELL, S. G.~When Glenarvan had finished reading this
 568    2,   13|              here, at any rate,” said Glenarvan; “but I don’t suppose the
 569    2,   13|              the expedition.~“If Lady Glenarvan, and Miss Grant were not
 570    2,   13|        concern about these wretches.”~Glenarvan understood him and added, “
 571    2,   13|               quartermaster looked at Glenarvan, and said, “I think we are
 572    2,   14|       footprints became confused, and Glenarvan’s horse no longer left on
 573    2,   14|          reserved his information for Glenarvan in the morning, and went
 574    2,   14|          sudden loud barking of dogs, Glenarvan got up forthwith. Two magnificent
 575    2,   14|              this desert, then,” said Glenarvan, “and hunters too, for these
 576    2,   14|         toward them hat in hand. Lord Glenarvan came to meet them, and,
 577    2,   14|              our roof?”~“Mr.—,” began Glenarvan.~“Michael and Sandy Patterson
 578    2,   14|        distant.”~“Gentlemen,” replied Glenarvan, “I should not like to abuse
 579    2,   14|             the honors of the wilds.”~Glenarvan bowed in token of acquiescence.~“
 580    2,   14|    accompanied by the ladies and Lord Glenarvan and his friends, for the
 581    2,   14|             play on it.~However, Lord Glenarvan was not satisfied with admiring
 582    2,   14|             Ayrton had said this too.~Glenarvan could not refuse the request
 583    2,   15|               work to get over,” said Glenarvan, looking at the chain of
 584    2,   15|             big as it sounds, my dear Glenarvan. Don’t suppose you have
 585    2,   15|           Australian Alps,” said Lord Glenarvan, “are—”~“Mere pocket mountains,”
 586    2,   15|             about the route,” replied Glenarvan. “Let us go in.”~Glenarvan,
 587    2,   15|            Glenarvan. “Let us go in.”~Glenarvan, followed by Ayrton, entered
 588    2,   15|              was all that was wanted. Glenarvan rewarded him with a handful
 589    2,   15|        hanging, and no mistake,” said Glenarvan to the quartermaster.~“And
 590    2,   15|            spite of the notice,” said Glenarvan.~“No more do I,” replied
 591    2,   15|             some blood vessels,” said Glenarvan.~“Evidently,” replied Ayrton.~“
 592    2,   15|             my horse, Mulrady,” added Glenarvan. “I will join Lady Helena
 593    2,   15|      Gippsland, and Ayrton urged Lord Glenarvan to send orders at once for
 594    2,   15|           communicate with Melbourne.~Glenarvan was undecided what to do,
 595    2,   15|          thunderbolt had struck him.”~Glenarvan, John Mangles, and Wilson
 596    2,   15|           truly,” muttered the Major.~Glenarvan was greatly disturbed by
 597    2,   15|            Bay? John Mangles and Lord Glenarvan examined the surviving horses
 598    2,   15|               This somewhat reassured Glenarvan, and made him hope the malady
 599    2,   15|              What is wrong?” inquired Glenarvan.~“We have stuck in the mud,”
 600    2,   15|            how to get ourselves out.”~Glenarvan acted on their advice, and
 601    2,   15|              wisely, and this evening Glenarvan noticed he redoubled his
 602    2,   16|              an insufficient shelter. Glenarvan and his companions took
 603    2,   16|              with unhealthy humidity.~Glenarvan’s first concern was the
 604    2,   16|                then,” replied Ayrton.~Glenarvan, his two sailors, John Mangles,
 605    2,   16|            have ever seen them green.~Glenarvan as he went along kept his
 606    2,   16|         passed in vain endeavors, and Glenarvan was about to go back to
 607    2,   16|         enough to hide a whole flock. Glenarvan, Mulrady, and Ayrton darted
 608    2,   16|         watching the unexpected prey. Glenarvan and his party gazed at each
 609    2,   16|               you mean, Wilson?” said Glenarvan, with difficulty controlling
 610    2,   16|              will try, John,” replied Glenarvan. “Let us go back now, or
 611    2,   16|            Verne he was about to say. Glenarvan and the rest waited for
 612    2,   16|               to say. Mangles?” asked Glenarvan.~“I don’t know,” replied
 613    2,   16|              what can they be?” asked Glenarvan. “Does he suppose him capable
 614    2,   16|          woefully.~“I think so,” said Glenarvan.~And after this grave reply,
 615    2,   16|    overwhelmed the worthy geographer, Glenarvan and John Mangles went toward
 616    2,   16|              to commence afresh, when Glenarvan stopped him by saying: “
 617    2,   16|         beasts.~“Now, friends,” added Glenarvan, “let us return to the encampment
 618    2,   16|      longitude of Twofold Bay?” asked Glenarvan.~“One hundred and fifty
 619    2,   16|               dear Helena,” said Lord Glenarvan. “But are we sure of finding
 620    2,   16|             do you think, John?” said Glenarvan.~“I don’t think your lordship
 621    2,   16|            seventy-five miles?” cried Glenarvan.~“At the least, my Lord.
 622    2,   16|           think of it, Ayrton?” asked Glenarvan seriously.~“I think, my
 623    2,   16|               no reply, Ayrton,” said Glenarvan. “Tell us your plan, and
 624    2,   16|                Well, Ayrton,” replied Glenarvan, “your plan is worthy of
 625    2,   16|             come over to his opinion, Glenarvan decided that the quartermaster’
 626    2,   16|             Now, then, friends,” said Glenarvan, “we must settle who is
 627    2,   16|               s well spoken,” replied Glenarvan. “You are a clever, daring
 628    2,   16|               Well, go, Ayrton,” said Glenarvan. “Be as quick as you can,
 629    2,   16|              other to the provisions. Glenarvan, meantime, wrote his letter
 630    2,   16|               yacht under his orders.~Glenarvan was just at this part of
 631    2,   16|       pronounced, of course,” replied Glenarvan.~“It is a mistake,” replied
 632    2,   17|               A report was heard, and Glenarvan fell wounded by a ball.
 633    2,   17|          necessary to beat a retreat. Glenarvan was slightly wounded, but
 634    2,   17|              to repulse the convicts. Glenarvan and Robert went in beside
 635    2,   17|          Helena and Mary was to dress Glenarvan’s wound. Lady Helena rushed
 636    2,   17|             wound bled profusely, but Glenarvan could use his fingers and
 637    2,   17|            has dragged us here,” said Glenarvan, pale with anger, “on purpose
 638    2,   17|         discussion.~“Now, then,” said Glenarvan, “will you tell us how and
 639    2,   17|              vigilance on the part of Glenarvan. Happily the unmasked bandit
 640    2,   17|        invented a shipwreck to entrap Glenarvan. In the conversation overheard
 641    2,   17|              if he would smash it in.~Glenarvan went out to Mulrady and
 642    2,   17|              for the last hour?” said Glenarvan to the two sailors.~“Nothing
 643    2,   17|               case, Mulrady,” replied Glenarvan. “The rascals are cowards;
 644    2,   17|                  No, Wilson,” replied Glenarvan; “this Snowy is not a river,
 645    2,   17|             do you mean, John?” asked Glenarvan.~“I mean that our need is
 646    2,   17|        dangerous venture, John,” said Glenarvan. “Not to speak of the perils
 647    2,   17|               your commands?”~“Before Glenarvan decides,” said Paganel, “
 648    2,   17|        frightens me.”~“Friends,” said Glenarvan, “one of us must go, so
 649    2,   17|               wound is healed, too!”~“Glenarvan,” said Paganel, “you cannot
 650    2,   17|              is involved in it,” said Glenarvan, “and I will take my share
 651    2,   17|           Lord, I am ready to start.” Glenarvan pressed his hand, and then
 652    2,   17|            Wilson was arranging this, Glenarvan got his letter ready for
 653    2,   17|         perplexities.~He did not hear Glenarvan when he first spoke, but
 654    2,   17|              pencil in hand to write.~Glenarvan began to dictate as follows: “
 655    2,   17|         seemed to become oblivious of Glenarvan and the letter entirely,
 656    2,   17|             Helena, Mary, Robert, and Glenarvan gazed at him in astonishment,
 657    2,   17|         please, my Lord, I am ready.” Glenarvan resumed his dictation at
 658    2,   17|            the letter, and gave it to Glenarvan to sign, who went through
 659    2,   18|             give to Tom Austin,” said Glenarvan. “Don’t let him lose an
 660    2,   18|              Lady Helena, Mary Grant, Glenarvan and Paganel occupied the
 661    2,   18|              curtains were raised and Glenarvan rejoined his two companions.
 662    2,   18|               at least.”~“Come,” said Glenarvan, putting his gun on his
 663    2,   18|             these rascals?” exclaimed Glenarvan, seizing McNabbs by the
 664    2,   18|         coolly, determined to prevent Glenarvan from taking a step which
 665    2,   18|           assistance.”~In restraining Glenarvan and John Mangles, the Major
 666    2,   18|             than that—it was useless. Glenarvan’s party was not so numerous
 667    2,   18|           another member of it.~Still Glenarvan seemed as if he could not
 668    2,   18|           able to restrain him, or if Glenarvan, carried away by his feelings,
 669    2,   18|             was heard.~“Listen!” said Glenarvan.~This cry came from the
 670    2,   18|              a quarter of a mile off.~Glenarvan, repulsing McNabbs, was
 671    2,   18|          trees. In the pelting storm, Glenarvan, the Major and John Mangles
 672    2,   18|              the DUNCAN. This letter—~Glenarvan searched Mulrady’s pockets.
 673    2,   18|            John Mangles, Paganel, and Glenarvan went, as soon as it was
 674    2,   18|             was a dreadful spectacle. Glenarvan searched no further. Prudence
 675    2,   18|              Come what will,” replied Glenarvan, “we will not separate again.
 676    2,   18|      Therefore, my friends,” rejoined Glenarvan, “no more parting. It is
 677    2,   18|              protect the rest of us!”~Glenarvan was right in both points;
 678    2,   18|           were wise, but how late! If Glenarvan had not sent Mulrady to
 679    2,   18|              running out to meet Lord Glenarvan.~“Mulrady?—”~“Yes, Edward,”
 680    2,   18|              Where is McNabbs?” asked Glenarvan.~“With him. Mulrady wanted
 681    2,   18|            speech was to ask for Lord Glenarvan, or, failing him, the Major.
 682    2,   18|              lasted some minutes when Glenarvan returned. There was nothing
 683    2,   18|            glance was full of sorrow.~Glenarvan questioned him, and extracted
 684    2,   18|              this point of the story, Glenarvan could not help uttering
 685    2,   18|             This revelation terrified Glenarvan and the rest of the party.~“
 686    2,   18|              Pirates! pirates!” cried Glenarvan. “My crew massacred! my
 687    2,   18|                As they will,” replied Glenarvan. “They are to cross at Kemple
 688    2,   18|               Did you find it?” asked Glenarvan, with impetuous eagerness.~“
 689    2,   18|                but—”~“But what?” said Glenarvan, who foreboded some new
 690    2,   19|             January) John Mangles and Glenarvan went down to examine the
 691    2,   19|             life to battle with them. Glenarvan stood gazing with folded
 692    2,   19|              No, John, no!” said Lord Glenarvan, holding back the bold,
 693    2,   19|               anxiety. Ten times Lord Glenarvan went to look at the river,
 694    2,   19|             his condition might cause Glenarvan, and he made him promise
 695    2,   19|             or the next (January 17); Glenarvan was in despair. Lady Helena
 696    2,   19|               his own breast all that Glenarvan was suffering. He determined
 697    2,   19|             of January. The Major and Glenarvan went five miles up the river
 698    2,   19|             does it matter now?” said Glenarvan. “It is too late!”~“That
 699    2,   19|           save my unhappy men?” cried Glenarvan.~“Will your Lordship listen
 700    2,   19|             are right, John,” replied Glenarvan. “We must get to Twofold
 701    2,   19|                  Let us start,” cried Glenarvan.~John Mangles and Wilson
 702    2,   19|          could be sent from Delegete.~Glenarvan refused. It would be three
 703    2,   19|              to take his place on it. Glenarvan would be the first to carry
 704    2,   19|          heightened their discomfort. Glenarvan and his friends could only
 705    2,   19|           poor unfortunates. However, Glenarvan was nearly at the end of
 706    2,   19|       procured here. Hope returned to Glenarvan as they approached the coast.
 707    2,   19|               they were infected with Glenarvan’s zeal. All that day, and
 708    2,   19|               shore. “To Eden!” cried Glenarvan. Immediately the mail-coach
 709    2,   19|             bore the flag of Malcolm.~Glenarvan, John Mangles, and Paganel
 710    2,   19|               yacht has not started,” Glenarvan said, a sudden revulsion
 711    2,   19|          events how they stand,” said Glenarvan. “Better certainty than
 712    2,   19|             reply was received: “LORD GLENARVAN, Eden.~“Twofold Bay.~“The
 713    2,   19|             The telegram dropped from Glenarvan’s hands.~There was no doubt
 714    2,   19|           loss of a ship’s crew. Lord Glenarvan had been vanquished in the
 715    3,    1|       repeated blows of adverse fate, Glenarvan himself was compelled to
 716    3,    1|              upon her to console Lady Glenarvan, who till now had been her
 717    3,    1|            ventured their lives. Lord Glenarvan must return to Europe!”~“
 718    3,    1|          Galle, at any of which ports Glenarvan would have found ships loading
 719    3,    1|            reflection and discussion, Glenarvan had nearly decided to follow
 720    3,    1|          mentioned by the geographer. Glenarvan, the Major, Paganel, Robert,
 721    3,    1|         replied John.~“Fifty pounds.”~Glenarvan looked consent.~“Very good!
 722    3,    1|              be punctual.”~This said, Glenarvan, the Major, Robert, Paganel,
 723    3,    1|                What matter?” answered Glenarvan, “as long as he commands
 724    3,    1|               arranged for to-morrow. Glenarvan warned them that the MACQUARIE
 725    3,    1|              the sailor have his way. Glenarvan and his party gave him no
 726    3,    1|              the day drew to a close, Glenarvan had a desire to go again
 727    3,    1|             some bodies on the shore.~Glenarvan, accompanied by his faithful
 728    3,    1|             was a melancholy journey. Glenarvan and Captain John trotted
 729    3,    1|              that way lately? No, for Glenarvan saw a token which furnished
 730    3,    1|          shore.~“You see, John,” said Glenarvan, “the convicts got as far
 731    3,    1|                Those wretches!” cried Glenarvan. “If ever they fall into
 732    3,    1|             crew—”~Grief had hardened Glenarvan’s features. For some minutes
 733    3,    2|            exchanged a few syllables. Glenarvan was restless; he went in
 734    3,    3|             but, for fear of alarming Glenarvan, he spoke only to Paganel
 735    3,    4|            most to be pitied was Lord Glenarvan. He was rarely to be seen
 736    3,    4|              the weather. On this day Glenarvan looked more anxiously than
 737    3,    4|             is looking out for land?”~Glenarvan shook his head in dissent.~“
 738    3,    4|       Auckland thirty-six hours ago.”~Glenarvan made no reply. He still
 739    3,    4|      starboard.”~“Why, John?” replied Glenarvan. “I am not looking for the
 740    3,    4|              yacht! the DUNCAN,” said Glenarvan, hotly. “It must be here
 741    3,    4|             after that! Think of Lady Glenarvan; think of Mary Grant!”~“
 742    3,    4|                 Poor girls!” murmured Glenarvan. “John, my heart is broken;
 743    3,    4|            coarse seaman; but neither Glenarvan nor he left the poop. Two
 744    3,    4|             me the truth, John,” said Glenarvan, calmly.~“The truth, my
 745    3,    4|            them some hours of repose. Glenarvan, John, and their companions,
 746    3,    4|               Where is Halley?” asked Glenarvan.~“I do not know, my Lord,”
 747    3,    4|             Let them be called,” said Glenarvan, “we cannot leave them on
 748    3,    4|              What! no one?” exclaimed Glenarvan.~“Could they have fallen
 749    3,    5|             scenes.”~“No doubt,” said Glenarvan; “besides we have a captain
 750    3,    5|           Olbinett himself, applauded Glenarvan’s speech, and ranged themselves
 751    3,    5|            What is to be done?” asked Glenarvan.~It was evident that raising
 752    3,    5|          bring us to the shore,” said Glenarvan.~“The very thing I would
 753    3,    5|     formidable in New Zealand?” asked Glenarvan.~“The savages,” said Paganel.~“
 754    3,    5|                The savages!” repeated Glenarvan. “Can we not avoid them
 755    3,    5|               yourself, my boy,” said Glenarvan; “our friend Paganel exaggerates.”~“
 756    3,    5|              not animal flesh?” asked Glenarvan.~“Because they have no animals,”
 757    3,    5|       conquerors.”~“Well, then,” said Glenarvan, “according to your mode
 758    3,    5|             the facts, Paganel,” said Glenarvan.~“The first is narrated
 759    3,    6|             shall we get away?” asked Glenarvan.~“To-morrow morning at ten
 760    3,    6|               Lady Helena.~“No,” said Glenarvan, “none of her timbers could
 761    3,    6|               ship’s boat?” exclaimed Glenarvan.~“Yes, my lord. The ship’
 762    3,    6|            may be of use to us,” said Glenarvan.~“That is true,” answered
 763    3,    6|           coast, and perceiving this, Glenarvan asked John why he did not
 764    3,    6|               fathoms from the coast.~Glenarvan, Robert, Wilson, and Mulrady,
 765    3,    7|             CHAPTER VII THE MAORI WAR~GLENARVAN would have liked to start
 766    3,    7|      according to you, Paganel,” said Glenarvan, “this struggle is still
 767    3,    7|           toward the north,” remarked Glenarvan.~“By far the most prudent,”
 768    3,    8|            for departure was given by Glenarvan. During the night the rain
 769    3,    8|            rugs which make good beds. Glenarvan took every possible precaution
 770    3,    8|              How far is it now,” said Glenarvan, “to the confluence of the
 771    3,    8|             road.”~“Well, then,” said Glenarvan, seeing the ladies ready, “
 772    3,    8|               and the capital; and if Glenarvan happened to fall in with
 773    3,    8|         sufficient.~“Therefore,” said Glenarvan, “we shall be obliged to
 774    3,    8|             fears, Paganel!” retorted Glenarvan.~“My dear Lord, where Maories
 775    3,    8|               the way-worn travelers.~Glenarvan and his friends hastened
 776    3,    9|               packed together.~It was Glenarvan and Lady Helena, Mary Grant,
 777    3,    9|             This terrible blow befell Glenarvan at the very moment when
 778    3,    9|               the anguish he endured. Glenarvan always rose to his misfortunes.
 779    3,    9|               With one accord, and by Glenarvan’s advice, they resolved
 780    3,    9|         things, coolness and courage. Glenarvan was aware that by this mode
 781    3,    9|             sentences they did utter, Glenarvan felt certain that the English
 782    3,    9|               to do with us?” pursued Glenarvan.~A sudden gleam flashed
 783    3,    9|               eat you if they don’t.”~Glenarvan asked no further questions;
 784    3,    9|         conversed in a low voice with Glenarvan, and the keenest physiognomists
 785    3,   10|               rather circuitous walk, Glenarvan and his party arrived at
 786    3,   10|            and deprived of eye-balls.~Glenarvan and his companions had taken
 787    3,   10|               lest she should disturb Glenarvan’s coolness. Poor Mary Grant
 788    3,   10|               increased every moment.~Glenarvan, to spare Lady Helena the
 789    3,   10|             silenced the noisy horde. Glenarvan bowed, as a sign of thanks,
 790    3,   10|              into her husband’s arms.~Glenarvan pressed her to his bosom
 791    3,   10|              Come down, Robert,” said Glenarvan.~At this moment, Lady Helena
 792    3,   10|             And so saying, she handed Glenarvan a loaded revolver.~“Fire-arm!”
 793    3,   10|       revolver.~“Fire-arm!” exclaimed Glenarvan, with flashing eyes.~“Yes!
 794    3,   10|             is for us, not for them.”~Glenarvan slipped the revolver under
 795    3,   10|              prisoners to follow him. Glenarvan and the rest walked across
 796    3,   10|               Kai-Koumou interrogated Glenarvan.~“You are English?” said
 797    3,   10|               said he.~“Yes,” replied Glenarvan, unhesitatingly, as his
 798    3,   10|                They were wrong!” said Glenarvan, quietly. “I say so, because
 799    3,   10|        exchange you for our Tohonga?”~Glenarvan hesitated, all the while
 800    3,   10|               Tohonga?”~“No,” replied Glenarvan. “I am neither a chief nor
 801    3,   10|              at this reply, looked at Glenarvan in amazement. Kai-Koumou
 802    3,   10|               I do not know,” replied Glenarvan.~“Your people will not accept
 803    3,   10|               Me alone? no,” repeated Glenarvan. “All of us perhaps they
 804    3,   10|       exchange for your priest,” said Glenarvan, pointing to Lady Helena
 805    3,   10|          Those two ladies,” continued Glenarvan, bowing respectfully toward
 806    3,   10|          unfortunate woman in terror.~Glenarvan, without a word, raised
 807    3,   10|          hundred arms were ready, and Glenarvan’s revolver was snatched
 808    3,   10|            him.~Kai-Koumou glanced at Glenarvan with a curious expression:
 809    3,   10|              with one hand protecting Glenarvan, with the other he waved
 810    3,   10|              crowd stood still before Glenarvan and his companions, who
 811    3,   11|               captives from the rest.~Glenarvan cherished no illusive hopes
 812    3,   11|               a martyrdom of torture. Glenarvan, therefore, was fully prepared
 813    3,   11|           separated from her brother. Glenarvan pondered over the terrible
 814    3,   11|             their execution.~Although Glenarvan did not conceal from himself
 815    3,   11|               said he, as he reminded Glenarvan of the effect produced on
 816    3,   11|              failed to awaken hope in Glenarvan’s mind. The next day passed
 817    3,   11|           Lady Helena to her husband. Glenarvan pressed her to his heart,
 818    3,   11|             hurriedly:~“Lord and Lady Glenarvan cannot but think if a wife
 819    3,   11|            Lady Helena relies on Lord Glenarvan?”~“Mary!” cried the young
 820    3,   11|         killed Kara-Tete,” said he to Glenarvan.~“I did,” answered Glenarvan.~“
 821    3,   11|          Glenarvan.~“I did,” answered Glenarvan.~“You die to-morrow at sunrise.”~“
 822    3,   11|              sunrise.”~“Alone?” asked Glenarvan, with a beating heart.~“
 823    3,   11|          commotion among the natives. Glenarvan looked quickly around; the
 824    3,   11|            him.”~It was all over with Glenarvan and his companions.~“All!”
 825    3,   11|               teeth of the cannibals.~Glenarvan and his companions, breathless
 826    3,   12|               need all our strength,” Glenarvan had said, “to look death
 827    3,   12|              prolonged watching.~Then Glenarvan, taking his friends aside,
 828    3,   12|             and here are two ladies—”~Glenarvan’s voice, firm till now,
 829    3,   12|            speak for ourselves,” said Glenarvan. “Be it as it may, we can
 830    3,   12|         escape was thus hopeless, and Glenarvan having tried the walls for
 831    3,   12|               of it, he crept over to Glenarvan and John Mangles, and startling
 832    3,   12|           burrow,” said John Mangles.~Glenarvan struck his forehead.~“Who
 833    3,   12|              Is it Robert?” whispered Glenarvan.~But softly as the name
 834    3,   12|              hut, slipped over toward Glenarvan, and seizing the hand, all
 835    3,   12|                  Brave lad!” repeated Glenarvan.~“Watch the savages outside,”
 836    3,   12|              Is Paganel below?” asked Glenarvan.~“Monsieur Paganel?” replied
 837    3,   12|              you not seen him?” asked Glenarvan. “Did you lose each other
 838    3,   12|               rotation. Lord and Lady Glenarvan first; when they arrive
 839    3,   12|             rest.”~“Go, my boy,” said Glenarvan, pressing Robert’s hand.~
 840    3,   12|              boy had alighted safely.~Glenarvan and Lady Helena immediately
 841    3,   12|       commenced her perilous descent.~Glenarvan first, then Lady Helena,
 842    3,   12|            the top of the slope. Then Glenarvan going first and supporting
 843    3,   12|               whispered John Mangles.~Glenarvan, holding with one hand to
 844    3,   12|           sign from him, John stopped Glenarvan.~One of the warriors on
 845    3,   12|              Wilson.~John signaled to Glenarvan to resume his descent.~Glenarvan
 846    3,   12|      Glenarvan to resume his descent.~Glenarvan let himself gently down
 847    3,   12|             he rejoined Lord and Lady Glenarvan in the hollow mentioned
 848    3,   12|            the paths were steep. Lady Glenarvan climbed the slopes, supported,
 849    3,   12|                not to say carried, by Glenarvan, and Mary Grant leaned on
 850    3,   12|               behind one another; but Glenarvan only thought how best to
 851    3,   12|              the pah, whose direction Glenarvan did not know. Besides, a
 852    3,   13|           Courage! my friends,” cried Glenarvan, urging his companions by
 853    3,   13|           whether any outlet existed.~Glenarvan could not prolong the halt
 854    3,   13|               stopped them and said:~“Glenarvan, it is useless. Look!”~And
 855    3,   13|               you sure, Robert?” said Glenarvan.~“Yes, my Lord, it is the
 856    3,   13|              palisaded inclosure, and Glenarvan too was convinced that it
 857    3,   13|              the crest of Maunganamu.~Glenarvan, followed by the rest, climbed
 858    3,   13|               with mats, led into it. Glenarvan was about to invade the
 859    3,   13|         McNabbs.”~“No matter; go in.”~Glenarvan, the Major, Robert and John
 860    3,   13|               breakfast quite coolly.~Glenarvan was about to speak to him
 861    3,   13|             summit of Maunganamu; but Glenarvan stopped this misplaced curiosity.~“
 862    3,   13|           come here!”~“But why?” said Glenarvan.~“Because the chief is buried
 863    3,   13|             in their exhausted state.~Glenarvan was too much overcome to
 864    3,   13|             reach.”~“By flight!” said Glenarvan. “But how?”~“That I do not
 865    3,   13|               virtues of all savages. Glenarvan was fully alive to the difficulty,
 866    3,   13|            wads?”~“No, Paganel!” said Glenarvan.~“Pages of the Bible! If
 867    3,   13|    convictions.~“Read it, John!” said Glenarvan.~And John read what the
 868    3,   13|               me.”~“My friends,” said Glenarvan, “we must carry these words
 869    3,   13|             comfort to their hearts.”~Glenarvan and his companions hastened
 870    3,   13|             tufa.~“That may be,” said Glenarvan, “but we are in no more
 871    3,   13|         evoked by John Mangles turned Glenarvan’s thoughts into their saddest
 872    3,   13|             Lady Helena, when she saw Glenarvan, came forward to meet him.~“
 873    3,   13|              my dear Helena,” replied Glenarvan. “The natives will never
 874    3,   13|        firearms.”~“No doubt,” replied Glenarvan, “and it is a very unwise
 875    3,   13|              deceased chief’s stores. Glenarvan brought out the necessary
 876    3,   13|               proceed.”~“First,” said Glenarvan, “I think we ought to start
 877    3,   13|          darkness being very intense, Glenarvan and John Mangles went out
 878    3,   13|              ridge.~“Back,” exclaimed Glenarvan; “those wretches have the
 879    3,   13|           been alarmed at the firing. Glenarvan’s hat was pierced by two
 880    3,   14|              Not a doubt of it,” said Glenarvan.~“And what is the horrible
 881    3,   14|               very clever plan,” said Glenarvan. “There is only one chance
 882    3,   14|          action. Speed was necessary. Glenarvan, Paganel, McNabbs, Robert,
 883    3,   14|               into a fathomless gulf.~Glenarvan and his companions had barely
 884    3,   14|               a violence that alarmed Glenarvan. The eruption was breaking
 885    3,   14|            course in every direction.~Glenarvan watched with a beating heart,
 886    3,   14|            midst of his warriors, and Glenarvan recognized him. The chief
 887    3,   14|            They are going!” exclaimed Glenarvan. “They have left their posts!
 888    3,   14|           night being unusually dark, Glenarvan gave the order to start.
 889    3,   14|           presence would be betrayed. Glenarvan could not but shudder, in
 890    3,   14|             possibility of an ambush, Glenarvan counted on being safe when
 891    3,   15|          fifty miles from Maunganamu, Glenarvan called a halt, and camped
 892    3,   15|          proposed to give the name of Glenarvan to this unnamed mountain,
 893    3,   15|          personal communion of ideas.~Glenarvan generally walked alone;
 894    3,   15|             He assured Mary that Lord Glenarvan would re-embark in the enterprise.
 895    3,   15|           their four months’ journey, Glenarvan and his companions were
 896    3,   15|                That evening, March 1, Glenarvan and his companions, emerging
 897    3,   15|          quench it.~The sufferings of Glenarvan and his party became terrible,
 898    3,   15|            brandishing their weapons. Glenarvan, hemmed in by the sea, could
 899    3,   15|            and Mulrady took the oars; Glenarvan the helm; the two women,
 900    3,   15|             their long guns.~What was Glenarvan about?—standing up in the
 901    3,   15|               volumes of black smoke. Glenarvan, handing the tiller to Robert,
 902    3,   15|               in wonder when they saw Glenarvan’s features contract and
 903    3,   15|                The DUNCAN!” exclaimed Glenarvan. “The DUNCAN, and the convicts!”~“
 904    3,   15|               on all sides!” murmured Glenarvan, crushed by despair.~It
 905    3,   16|             to depict the feelings of Glenarvan and his friends when the
 906    3,   16|            loud hurrahs rent the air.~Glenarvan and his whole party, even
 907    3,   16|            shore.~But at the sight of Glenarvan and his companions, with
 908    3,   16|         demands of hunger and thirst, Glenarvan questioned Tom Austin about
 909    3,   16|           resolved to hear nobody but Glenarvan, and to answer nobody but
 910    3,   16|               the convicts?” inquired Glenarvan. “What did you do with them?”~“
 911    3,   16|               of New Zealand?”~But if Glenarvan and his friends were totally
 912    3,   16|                  By my orders?” cried Glenarvan.~“Yes, my Lord. I only acted
 913    3,   16|         letter! my letter!” exclaimed Glenarvan.~The ten travelers pressed
 914    3,   16|          coast of—”~“Australia!” said Glenarvan with such vehemence that
 915    3,   16|             began to feel in a whirl. Glenarvan spoke with such assurance
 916    3,   16|               coast.”~“Ayrton!” cried Glenarvan.~“Yes, Ayrton himself. He
 917    3,   16|              by Paganel and signed by Glenarvan.~“Will your Honor read it?”
 918    3,   16|              said, handing it to him.~Glenarvan took the letter and read
 919    3,   16|             he seized the letter from Glenarvan, rubbed his eyes, pushed
 920    3,   16|          escape.~“Now, Paganel,” said Glenarvan, “tell us frankly all about
 921    3,   16|              you have me say, my dear Glenarvan? I am mad, I am an idiot,
 922    3,   16|              have breakfast.~However, Glenarvan and John Mangles stayed
 923    3,   16|               then, old Austin,” said Glenarvan, “tell me, didn’t it strike
 924    3,   16|            what did you think?” asked Glenarvan.~“I thought, your Honor,
 925    3,   16|              What was it, Tom?” asked Glenarvan.~“Just this, that when the
 926    3,   16|         destination—”~“Ayrton!” cried Glenarvan. “Then he is on board?”~“
 927    3,   16|                Ayrton here?” repeated Glenarvan, looking at John Mangles.~“
 928    3,   16|               long-planned treachery, Glenarvan’s wound, Mulrady’s assassination,
 929    3,   16|           power.~“Where is he?” asked Glenarvan eagerly.~“In a cabin in
 930    3,   16|             Tom.”~Just at this moment Glenarvan and John Mangles were summoned
 931    3,   16|              they all went upon deck, Glenarvan acquainted them with the
 932    3,   16|             us, Helena,” replied Lord Glenarvan; “I beg you will stay. Ben
 933    3,   16|            Grant sat beside her, near Glenarvan. All the others formed a
 934    3,   16|              Bring Ayrton here,” said Glenarvan.~
 935    3,   17|               in the presence of Lord Glenarvan he folded his arms and awaited
 936    3,   17|              silently.~“Ayrton,” said Glenarvan, “here we are then, you
 937    3,   17|            However, he made no reply. Glenarvan waited patiently. But Ayrton
 938    3,   17|             have you to say?” resumed Glenarvan.~Ayrton hesitated, the wrinkles
 939    3,   17|              to the whole affair. But Glenarvan was determined to be patient.
 940    3,   17|               deaf to every question.~Glenarvan’s eyes kindled, as he said
 941    3,   17|             to me, Ayrton,” continued Glenarvan; “it is to your interest
 942    3,   17|         Ayrton turned his head toward Glenarvan, and looked into his eyes.~“
 943    3,   17|             Proof will be easy,” said Glenarvan.~“Easy, my Lord,” repeated
 944    3,   17|            close the examination, but Glenarvan commenced again, and said:~“
 945    3,   17|              Captain Grant is?” asked Glenarvan.~“No, my Lord,” replied
 946    3,   17|            the other.”~“Ayrton,” said Glenarvan, in almost beseeching tones, “
 947    3,   17|          choose.”~“Hanged!” exclaimed Glenarvan, overcome by a sudden feeling
 948    3,   17|          indignant and despairing.~As Glenarvan could make no way against
 949    3,   17|               turn and go back.~After Glenarvan had consulted his friends,
 950    3,   17|            greeted the return of Lord Glenarvan to the yacht soon gave place
 951    3,   17|               than his companions. If Glenarvan spoke at all of renewing
 952    3,   17|              deal summarily with him.~Glenarvan repeatedly renewed his attempts
 953    3,   17|             throw it off immediately?~Glenarvan, knowing his young wife’
 954    3,   17|           rage, that John Mangles and Glenarvan had to interfere, and could
 955    3,   17|            leader for two long hours. Glenarvan in a state of extreme nervous
 956    3,   17|           have brought them together.~Glenarvan had hastened up to his wife
 957    3,   17|            into the saloon where Lord Glenarvan was expecting him.~
 958    3,   18|             into the presence of Lord Glenarvan, his keepers withdrew.~“
 959    3,   18|            speak to me, Ayrton?” said Glenarvan.~“Yes, my Lord,” replied
 960    3,   18|              quite calmly and firmly. Glenarvan looked at him for an instant,
 961    3,   18|               to listen to you,” said Glenarvan, when his two friends had
 962    3,   18|             which I propose to make.”~Glenarvan, accustomed to Ayrton’s
 963    3,   18|           Paganel eagerly.~“No,” said Glenarvan. “What are the advantages?”~
 964    3,   18|              token that he understood Glenarvan’s distinction.~“These,”
 965    3,   18|        consent to set me at liberty.”~Glenarvan hesitated before replying
 966    3,   18|               repent if I have time.”~Glenarvan, quite unprepared for such
 967    3,   18|           trust to you, Ayrton,” said Glenarvan, simply.~“And you do right,
 968    3,   18|                  Speak, Ayrton,” said Glenarvan.~“My Lord, I have not your
 969    3,   18|               Very little,” exclaimed Glenarvan.~“Yes, my Lord, the details
 970    3,   18|              depicted on the faces of Glenarvan and the Major. They thought
 971    3,   18|            does not signify,” replied Glenarvan. “I accept your proposal,
 972    3,   18|        questions to put to you,” said Glenarvan. “Tell us all you know,
 973    3,   18|                  Go on, Ayrton,” said Glenarvan.~“I found myself abandoned
 974    3,   18|             usual fashion and waited. Glenarvan and his friends kept silence.
 975    3,   18|               convict blouse found by Glenarvan. Faithful to the orders
 976    3,   18|            all you can, Ayrton,” said Glenarvan, “the least indication may
 977    3,   18|              Paganel.~“But,” objected Glenarvan, “there is nothing in the
 978    3,   18|   quartermaster.~“Well, Ayrton,” said Glenarvan, “you have kept your word,
 979    3,   18|           Return to your cabin,” said Glenarvan, “and wait our decision.”~
 980    3,   18|            the Major.~“Yes,” returned Glenarvan; “he is a strong, clear-headed
 981    3,   18|              many others, and it made Glenarvan spring to his feet, crying
 982    3,   18|             it is New Zealand?” asked Glenarvan.~“Listen and judge,” replied
 983    3,   18|              of writing the letter to Glenarvan’s dictation, the word ZEALAND
 984    3,   18|              ZEALAND.”~“Indeed!” said Glenarvan.~“Yes,” continued Paganel,
 985    3,   18|           island.”~“What then?” asked Glenarvan.~“My dear lord,” replied
 986    3,   18|      preceding, it might be as false. Glenarvan and the Major did not then
 987    3,   18|         Zealand.~“Now, Paganel,” said Glenarvan, “will you tell me why you
 988    3,   18|             are of the opinion,” said Glenarvan, “that—”~“That vestiges
 989    3,   18|           this silent, friends,” said Glenarvan, “and let me choose a fitting
 990    3,   19|               But in that case,” said Glenarvan, “is there not reason to
 991    3,   19|             birth.”~“Very good,” said Glenarvan. “Do you think, John, we
 992    3,   19|          island inhabited then?” said Glenarvan.~“By savages, evidently,”
 993    3,   19|             uninhabited island,” said Glenarvan, who could not help smiling
 994    3,   19|            them already, but for Lord Glenarvan and Lady Helena?~The young
 995    3,   19|         friend John, and also by Lord Glenarvan. He is to keep you at Malcolm
 996    3,   19|              we requite Lord and Lady Glenarvan?” said Mary Grant.~“Oh,
 997    3,   19|             Mangles, Lady Helena, and Glenarvan were hastily roused from
 998    3,   19|           were they to be undeceived?~Glenarvan made an attempt, however.
 999    3,   19|              s help. A boat! a boat!”~Glenarvan saw it was impossible to
1000    3,   19|          insensible, like his sister.~Glenarvan had him carried to his bed,