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1 I, I | have surpassed yourself !” said Captain Craventy to his
2 I, II | for Lieutenant Hobson !” said the traveller.~“It is, madam,
3 I, II | motive.”~“I did, madam,” said the Captain, “and I alluded
4 I, II | Barnett.~“Until 1839, madam,” said he, “the Company was in
5 I, II | American continent.”~“Yes,” said Mrs Paulina Barnett, “the
6 I, II | right, Joliffe !” at last said Captain Craventy.~The light
7 I, II | assembled.~“Sergeant Long,” said the Captain, “go and see
8 I, III | reply, Captain Craventy said to himself the man must
9 I, III | rose on his elbow, and said in a voice still faint~“
10 I, V | of the party together and said a few kind words to them.
11 I, V | climate.~“A good beginning,” said Jaspar Hobson to the Sergeant,
12 I, V | smiling.~“So, poor Madge,” she said, “you are very cold!”~“Yes,
13 I, VI | Hobson was right when he said the sun would cause difficulties.
14 I, VI | and one day the Lieutenant said to him~“It would be a bad
15 I, VI | animals here, Lieutenant,” said Mrs Barnett.~“Well, madam,”
16 I, VI | plenty of time, ma’am,” said Sabine; “they won’t escape
17 I, VI | what you mean, Lieutenant,” said Mrs Barnett.~“Well, go nearer,
18 I, VII | your previous journeys,” said the Lieutenant, “and now
19 I, VII | which certain explorers are said to have caught a glimpse.
20 I, VII | are right, Lieutenant,” said Mrs Barnett; “and if ever
21 I, VII | gratified !”~“I am afraid so,” said Mrs Barnett, laughing; “
22 I, VII | profits?”~“Lieutenant Hobson,” said Mrs Barnett, “I think I
23 I, VII | That I fear is doubtful,” said the Lieutenant, who had
24 I, VII | us lose any time, then,” said Mrs Barnett, rising; “give
25 I, VIII | with these Indians?”~“Yes,” said Hobson; they may be able
26 I, VIII | A good shot, Sergeant,” said Lieutenant Hobson, who with
27 I, VIII | far as this?”~“Oh yes !” said the Sergeant; “and when
28 I, VIII | him nothing. Their chief said, however, that the district
29 I, IX | about me, Lieutenant,” she said; “act as if I were not present.
30 I, IX | scarcely advancing at all,” said the Lieutenant to old Norman.~“
31 I, IX | Fort Confidence.”~“Well,” said Mrs Barnett cheerfully, “
32 I, IX | Let us be careful, then,” said the Lieutenant; “for such
33 I, IX | manage !~“We are lost!” said the Lieutenant.~“No, Lieutenant,”
34 I, IX | control over the helm?” said Mrs Barnett in a slight
35 I, IX | Neither of them could have said how long they waited when
36 I, X | About ninety years ago,” he said, “the territory through
37 I, X | rivals than to it. It is even said that in 1741 a certain Christopher
38 I, X | the celebrated Company,” said Mrs Barnett.~“I do not defend
39 I, X | for most of them, madam,” said the Lieutenant; “but rest
40 I, XI | erected there.~“There,” said the Lieutenant to his subordinate,
41 I, XI | Well then, Lieutenant,” said Long simply, “we have now
42 I, XI | is certainly no denying,” said Corporal Joliffe, “that
43 I, XI | new settlement.~We have said that these territories,
44 I, XI | here are already far off,” said Mrs Barnett; “very likely
45 I, XI | unfortunate for us.”~“But,” said Mrs Barnett, “cannot we
46 I, XI | her companions came up she said—~“You are looking for traces,
47 I, XI | by a person walking,” he said.~“Nor by a person jumping,”
48 I, XI | no mark of a heel.”~“No,” said Mrs Joliffe; “these footprints
49 I, XI | certainly not an Esquimaux,” said the Lieutenant.~“Nor an
50 I, XI | No, it was a Frenchman,” said Sergeant Long quietly.~And
51 I, XII | replied Hobson.~“No doubt,” said Joliffe; “and the orders
52 I, XII | Company.~“Well, Lieutenant,” said the astronomer when the
53 I, XII | Especially the latitude,” said the astronomer, whose eclipse
54 I, XII | parallel!”~“But, Mr Black,” said Mrs Barnett, “do you not
55 I, XII | I understand, Mr Black,” said Mrs Barnett, “that this
56 I, XII | You would, Mr Black,” said Hobson, “and you did well
57 I, XII | Lieutenant Hobson rose and said, addressing his companions~“
58 I, XIII | purpose, and stone, as we have said before, was nowhere to be
59 I, XIV | regions, madam,” he often said to Mrs Barnett; “I have
60 I, XV | and the tides are-or are said to be-very high in the Arctic
61 I, XV | spite of all that had been said to the contrary-no tides
62 I, XV | On the contrary, madam,” said Hobson, “all navigators
63 I, XV | is just what puzzles me,” said Hobson; “for I have been
64 I, XV | thoroughly satisfactory,” said the Lieutenant, “and I feel
65 I, XV | volcanoes.~“Undoubtedly,” said Hobson; “all these pumice-stones
66 I, XV | always smoking.”~“I see,” said the Sergeant; “but it is
67 I, XV | are riot many of them !” said Mrs Barnett.~“No, madam,”
68 I, XVI | The object of this dam,” said the Lieutenant to Mrs Barnett, “
69 I, XVI | not a beaver in sight,” said Mrs Barnett; “is this a
70 I, XVI | for lost time then, when, said they, “there shall be plenty
71 I, XVI | it is mine!”~“And mine!” said another voice, and a stranger
72 I, XVI | This fox is mine, sir,” he said quietly.~“It is if you killed
73 I, XVI | Do you mean to say,” he said at last, gracefully toying
74 I, XVI | America?”~“Of course I do,” said Hobson; “and if, as I imagine,
75 I, XVI | for such a discussion,” said the hunter rather warmly. “
76 I, XVI | sir, however that may be,” said the Canadian, “let us suffer
77 I, XVI | for this present matter,” said the Canadian, “it is of
78 I, XVI | is your property, sir,” said Jaspar Hobson, vainly endeavouring
79 I, XVI | turned to Mrs Barnett, and said “ Ladies are fond of beautiful
80 I, XVII | something unnatural here !” said Lieutenant Hobson to himself.~
81 I, XVII | one idea, that he might be said to be present in the little
82 I, XVIII| colony.~“But, Lieutenant,” said Mrs Barnett, “can we not
83 I, XVIII| pole of cold.’ “~“But,” said Mrs Barnett, “we are more
84 I, XIX | reindeer making that noise, “said Marbre, “I know well enough
85 I, XIX | replied Sabine.~“Yes,” said Marbre, whose eyes glistened
86 I, XIX | himself with rage for,” he said, “such a subterfuge was
87 I, XIX | but a native could have said, for their costumes were
88 I, XIX | wood; she then turned and said a few words to her companions,
89 I, XIX | Esquimaux are always hungry,” said Hobson, “so I don’t suppose
90 I, XX | Lieutenant when Sergeant Long said to him one day—~“We shall
91 I, XX | Well, my brave fellow,” said the Lieutenant, “we won’
92 I, XX | We will brave it, sir,” said Long.~Hobson pressed his
93 I, XXI | tired of prowling about,” said the lady, “and return as
94 I, XXI | assume.~“The bears,” he said, “are now upon the roof.
95 I, XXI | our lives to get fuel !” said Sergeant Long.~All agreed
96 I, XXI | go himself, Mrs Barnett said earnestly, “You are our
97 I, XXI | half a glass of rum, as he said, “to insure a good load
98 I, XXII | west.~“Well, Lieutenant,” said Mrs Barnett, laughing, “
99 I, XXII | good health.~“Well, madam,” said the Lieutenant, “we have
100 I, XXII | waters. It might almost be said to have run back to its
101 I, XXIII| Besides, Lieutenant,” said Mrs Barnett, “the Canadians,
102 I, XXIII| Lieutenant Hobson,” she said earnestly, “if you fear
103 I, XXIII| but you remember what I said to you on the subject of
104 I, XXIII| Well, but, Mr Black,” said Mrs Barnett, “suppose, for
105 I, XXIII| console myself, madam,” said the astronomer gravely, “
106 I, XXIII| Hobson !”~“But what then?” said Hobson, suddenly changing
107 I, XXIII| changing countenance.~“Why,” said Black, “we are not after
108 I, XXIII| We can soon prove it,” said the astronomer whose eyes
109 II, I | Joliffe stopped suddenly and said, touching his cap—~“May
110 II, I | You needn’t be afraid,” said Hobson with a smile; “and
111 II, I | waves.~“Then, Lieutenant,” said Mrs Barnett at last, “all
112 II, I | Everything is indeed explained,” said Mrs Barnett, “and your presentiments
113 II, I | unexpected, and, as he said, “ridiculous” phenomenon
114 II, I | miss the eclipse, and he said not a word, but maintained
115 II, I | silence.~“Poor Mr Black,” said Mrs Barnett, “it must be
116 II, I | In any case, however,” said Hobson, turning to her, “
117 II, I | Craventy.”~“And this is why,” said Mrs. Barnett, looking at
118 II, II | must go.”~All that Hobson said was clear, concise, and
119 II, II | is not yet desperate,” he said, “and it is therefore quite
120 II, II | would be prudent certainly,” said Hobson, “and we will do
121 II, II | not happen, Lieutenant,” said Madge in a tone of earnest
122 II, II | that.”~“I can’t make out,” said Mrs Barnett, “whereabouts
123 II, II | direction.~“Lieutenant,” at last said Mrs Barnett, “don’t you
124 II, II | destiny is ours, Lieutenant,” said Mrs Barnett. “Others return
125 II, II | point just at present,” said Mrs Barnett.~Hobson took
126 II, II | since it left the mainland,” said Sergeant Long.~“Seven hundred
127 II, II | be done? Nothing to try?” said Mrs Barnett after a pause.~“
128 II, III | madam, a capital idea,” said Hobson. “We might easily
129 II, III | will come, Lieutenant,” said Long; “have patience, in
130 II, III | Sergeant Long.~“Madam,” he said, addressing the lady, “you
131 II, IV | had not set.~“Lieutenant,” said Long, “if by some miracle
132 II, IV | land of the Esquimaux,” he said, “nothing is wiser than
133 II, IV | his waist.~Hobson merely said—~“Keep hold!”~And creeping
134 II, IV | digging too deeply, then,” said Hobson.~“Beg pardon, sir;
135 II, IV | pity, my brave fellow,” said Mrs Barnett, pressing his
136 II, IV | night.~“Who would imagine,” said Mrs Barnett, “that we were
137 II, V | Marbre approached Hobson, and said to him in a significant
138 II, V | is full of water.”~“Ah!” said Hobson, in the tone of a
139 II, V | interrupting you, sir,” said Marbre; “but the water cannot
140 II, VI | we get anywhere near it,” said Mrs Barnett. “Whatever land
141 II, VI | You are right, madam,” said Hobson; “for, unfortunately,
142 II, VI | must keep watch, then,” said Mrs Barnett, “and ascertain
143 II, VI | all want to come with us,” said Long, “and they must not
144 II, VI | us.”~“And she could not,” said the Sergeant, “a woman could
145 II, VI | from its foundations.~“No,” said Hobson, “courageous as she
146 II, VI | the expedition, he merely said that her presence was necessary
147 II, VI | Mrs Barnett understood and said no more about going; but
148 II, VII | more.~“Till to-morrow,” she said to the Lieutenant.~“Yes,”
149 II, VII | very carefully.~“No,” he said, “the sea is farther to
150 II, VII | in the soft sand.~“Well!” said Hobson, “here we are at
151 II, VII | Your flint, Sergeant,” said Hobson.~Long at once struck
152 II, VII | thicket in a blaze~“Ah!” said Hobson, “as we saw their
153 II, VIII | vessel.~“Well, Lieutenant,” said Sergeant Long, “what is
154 II, VIII | Madge, we must have faith!” said Mrs Barnett. “We women who
155 II, VIII | these imprisoned animals,” said Madge, “when all food fails
156 II, VIII | for fresh water, Madge,” said Mrs Barnett; “the rain,
157 II, VIII | passed along here, I wonder?” said Madge.~“It was not an animal,”
158 II, VIII | It was not an animal,” said Mrs Barnett, bending down
159 II, IX | Poor child, poor child’“ said Mrs Barnett, much affected; “
160 II, IX | settle in their country, they said nothing to the Lieutenant,
161 II, X | resignation.~“Perhaps,” said Mrs Barnett, “the island
162 II, X | be done!” “My friends,” said Hobson earnestly, “do you
163 II, X | That is my opinion also,” said Long.~Hobson had thought
164 II, X | consisted, as Mrs Barnett had said, in the fact that they were
165 II, X | will be very useful to us,” said Mrs Barnett, “for as a native
166 II, X | was impossible.~We have said that the thermometer remained
167 II, X | soon as possible.~“For,” he said, “we must make allowance
168 II, X | are on our island.”~“But,” said Mrs Barnett, “is the sea
169 II, X | cross it?”~“I think it is,” said Long, “and the ice gets
170 II, X | winter has begun very badly,” said Hobson, “in fact everything
171 II, X | assist us.”~“It will later,” said Mrs Barnett, “and we must
172 II, X | start then.”~“Very well,” said Long, “we will get ready
173 II, X | losing an instant.”~“Then,” said Mrs Barnett, “you will now
174 II, X | the centre of the group said very gravely—~“My friends,
175 II, X | Marbre stepped forward, and said quietly.~“We knew it, sir!”~
176 II, XII | Lieutenant may depend upon us,” said Mac-Nab, “he has done his
177 II, XII | you will, dear comrades,” said Hobson, “and if only Heaven
178 II, XII | Lieutenant, we will follow you,” said Mac-Nab.~All being of one
179 II, XII | you will, dear comrades,” said Hobson, “and if only Heaven
180 II, XII | Lieutenant, we will follow you,” said Mac-Nab.~All being of one
181 II, XII | lowering the weapon, he said to Mrs Barnett—~“A bear,
182 II, XIII | We must pass somehow,” said Long, “for we can’t stay
183 II, XIII | we resume our journey,” said the Sergeant.~“We must indeed,
184 II, XIII | American coast”~“Well,” said Long, “if one man could
185 II, XIII | insist upon it.~“Yes,” he said, “I understand how it appears
186 II, XIV | He shall not be killed,” said the Lieutenant, “don’t injure
187 II, XIV | coming into the enceinte?” said Long, who had his doubts
188 II, XIV | Let him come, Sergeant,” said Mrs Barnett, “he is a prisoner
189 II, XV | that the Lieutenant had said, so that it appeared probable
190 II, XV | in upon her reverie, and said—~“Madam, it is more than
191 II, XV | conviction.~“We are indeed, sir,” said Marbre; “look at the compass;
192 II, XV | Barnett.~“Look, madam,” said Sabine.~It was true. The
193 II, XV | Hobson looked thoughtful and said nothing.~“We must have made
194 II, XV | to the right.”~“No, no,” said Mrs Barnett, “I am sure
195 II, XV | make a mistake!”~“But”——said Marbre.~“But,” interrupted
196 II, XV | argument, crossed his arms and said no more.~“Then if so,” said
197 II, XV | said no more.~“Then if so,” said Sabine, “the sun and the
198 II, XV | At this moment they are,” said Hobson, “and the reason
199 II, XV | travellers.”~“All right then,” said Marbre, “we have only to
200 II, XV | But it is not there,” said Marbre. “Oh, sir—Lieutenant—
201 II, XV | and touching his arm, she said—~“We went wrong in the valley,
202 II, XV | in.~“Well, Lieutenant,” said Mrs. Barnett, “this change
203 II, XV | is not a mist or fog,” he said to his companions, “it is
204 II, XVIII| six hours.~We have already said that Cape Bathurst no longer
205 II, XVIII| too.”~“All right, then,” said Hobson, “they will not be
206 II, XVIII| then, what has happened?” said the Lieutenant in a broken
207 II, XVIII| engulfed.~“Well, Mac-Nab,” said Hobson at last, “if we cannot
208 II, XIX | of the continent then!” said Mrs Barnett.~“Yes, madam,”
209 II, XIX | horizon.~“Poor Madge!” she said at last to her faithful
210 II, XIX | head, her poor mistress said—~“Do not tell them, Madge,
211 II, XIX | wept.”~“Of course not,” said Madge, “and they would not
212 II, XIX | s face.~“I still hope!” said Madge simply.~But a few
213 II, XX | map to his comrades, and said—~“Look at these islands;
214 II, XX | try.”~“I know, I know!” said Mrs Barnett; “but Heaven
215 II, XXI | salt. She called Hope, and said she wanted fresh, not salt
216 II, XXI | of ice, my friends,” he said. “We can always melt a piece
217 II, XXIII| came to Mrs Barnett and said quietly—~“I am going to
218 II, XXIII| to be killed.”~“Kellet!” said Mrs Barnett, taking the
219 II, XXIII| he threatened.~“Kellet,” said Mrs Barnett gently, with
220 II, XXIII| his hand over his eyes, said—~“To-morrow!”~And without
221 II, XXIII| joined Lieutenant Hobson, and said to him—~“It will be to-day
222 II, XXIII| Kellet!”~“Lieutenant Hobson,” said the lady solemnly, “have
223 II, XXIII| the Sergeant aside, and said to him—~“We are advancing
224 II, XXIII| have given to the ice,” he said, “is causing it to wear
225 II, XXIII| must have misheard what he said.~“Well!” asked Hobson, “
226 II, XXIII| have saved us, Mr Black,” said Lieutenant Hobson.~“Nothing
227 II, XXIV | addressing Mrs Barnett, said with considerable emotion—~“
228 II, XXIV | firma, came forward and said, with an air of the greatest
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