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1 I, I | were, Lieutenant Jaspar Hobson, Sergeant Long, Corporal
2 I, I | must name Lieutenant Jaspar Hobson, Sergeant Long, Corporal
3 I, I | s fête was given.~Jaspar Hobson was a man of forty years
4 I, I | Company.” His father, Major Hobson, an Irishman from Dublin,
5 I, I | with his wife. There Jaspar Hobson was born. His childhood
6 I, I | yet a boy in years. Jaspar Hobson was no mere hunter, but
7 I, I | American continent. Jaspar Hobson was to set out on his journey
8 I, I | the expedition of Jaspar Hobson for the exploration of the
9 I, II | your Lieutenant, Jaspar Hobson?”~“I think he is an officer
10 I, II | will be done by Jaspar Hobson. The Company has charged
11 I, II | responsibility for Lieutenant Hobson !” said the traveller.~“
12 I, II | It is, madam, but Jaspar Hobson has never yet drawn back
13 I, III | Craventy, Lieutenant Jaspar Hobson, and Corporal Joliffe were
14 I, III | however, Lieutenant Jaspar Hobson had another idea.~“Snow,
15 I, III | portions. This result Jaspar Hobson hoped to obtain by vigorous
16 I, III | coming to !” cried Jaspar Hobson.~After having warmed the
17 I, III | and resumed—~“Lieutenant Hobson?”~“I am here,” replied the
18 I, III | departure of Lieutenant Hobson.”~“Mr Black,” replied the
19 I, IV | she have with Lieutenant Hobson, many were the projects
20 I, IV | command of Lieutenant Jaspar Hobson, were one chief and two
21 I, IV | 1. Lieutenant Jaspar Hobson.~~~~11. Sabine, soldier.~~~~~~
22 I, IV | costumes.~For arms, Lieutenant Hobson had the regulation musketoons
23 I, IV | case of need.~Lieutenant Hobson likewise took several casks
24 I, IV | zeal of Lieutenant Jaspar Hobson was beyond all praise. Proud
25 I, V | sledges, of which Jaspar Hobson meant to avail himself before
26 I, V | April Lieutenant Jaspar Hobson and his party were ready
27 I, V | already determined. Jaspar Hobson was to make for Fort Confidence,
28 I, V | assigned to him. Jaspar Hobson and Sergeant Long went first;
29 I, V | the orders of Lieutenant Hobson, each driver kept as nearly
30 I, V | leaving Fort Reliance, Jaspar Hobson at once directed his course
31 I, V | beginning,” said Jaspar Hobson to the Sergeant, who sat
32 I, V | not?” resumed Lieutenant Hobson.~“You have but to command
33 I, V | comeback!” added Jaspar Hobson with a smile.~“I should
34 I, V | colloquy between Lieutenant Hobson and his Sergeant a slight
35 I, V | this severe climate. Jaspar Hobson had not, it is true, to
36 I, V | reached. Granted that Jaspar Hobson did not think of going beyond
37 I, V | now, and I hear Lieutenant Hobson calling out to you to resume
38 I, V | the shouts of Lieutenant Hobson. The latter, seeing the
39 I, V | reprimand of Lieutenant Hobson!~The sledge was picked up,
40 I, VI | comforts it offered, Lieutenant Hobson’s companions gladly took
41 I, VI | Paulina Barnett and Jaspar Hobson availed themselves of this
42 I, VI | madam,” replied Jaspar Hobson, “I am one of those who
43 I, VI | hut.”~“Really, Lieutenant Hobson, it is quite cheering to
44 I, VI | do you mean, Lieutenant Hobson?”~“I mean that the heat
45 I, VI | no obstacle.~Yet Jaspar Hobson was right when he said the
46 I, VI | July 1860.”~“Lieutenant Hobson,” gravely replied the astronomer, “
47 I, VI | Well, madam,” replied Hobson, “this species is rarely
48 I, VI | fighting, madam,” replied Hobson; “they always do when the
49 I, VI | cold country, Lieutenant Hobson was right in saying that
50 I, VI | aim at leisure.~Lieutenant Hobson suggested that they should
51 I, VI | Barnett.~“Yes, madam,” replied Hobson; “and their skin, which
52 I, VI | Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson had been chatting together
53 I, VI | Indeed? Yes, madam,” added Hobson, who had carefully examined
54 I, VII | accomplish, although Lieutenant Hobson urged them on to the utmost.~
55 I, VII | considerable delay. Lieutenant Hobson was certainly right in saying
56 I, VII | astronomer and by Lieutenant Hobson. Mrs Barnett was present
57 I, VII | madam,” replied Jaspar Hobson; “but I think the hyperborean
58 I, VII | Barnett.~“Certainly,” replied Hobson, adding with a smile, “by
59 I, VII | object, madam,” replied Hobson; “but when once the projects
60 I, VII | my conviction,” replied Hobson. “ Such is human nature,
61 I, VII | of profits?”~“Lieutenant Hobson,” said Mrs Barnett, “I think
62 I, VII | they again set out.~Jaspar Hobson was not mistaken in prophesying
63 I, VII | the Frigid Zone. Jaspar Hobson hoped to find such specimens
64 I, VII | Polar expeditions. Jaspar Hobson and his men knew well what
65 I, VII | icebergs !” cried Jaspar Hobson.~Every one understood what
66 I, VII | Barnett, Madge, and Lieutenant Hobson occupied one hut, Thomas
67 I, VII | of avalanches, and Jaspar Hobson began to fear that his further
68 I, VII | reports, which Lieutenant Hobson knew too well, and he did
69 I, VIII | for sledges. Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time
70 I, VIII | honours of the fort to Jaspar Hobson and his companions. This
71 I, VIII | Sergeant Felton.~Jaspar Hobson’s first care was to ask
72 I, VIII | far from here?” inquired Hobson.~“About thirty miles,” replied
73 I, VIII | these Indians?”~“Yes,” said Hobson; they may be able to give
74 I, VIII | was passed. Mrs Barnett, Hobson, two or three soldiers,
75 I, VIII | to take Mrs Barnett and Hobson to the Indian encampment
76 I, VIII | Sergeant,” said Lieutenant Hobson, who with Mrs Barnett had
77 I, VIII | Lieutenant?”~“Not one,” replied Hobson. “Do they ever penetrate
78 I, VIII | Mrs Barnett and Jaspar Hobson were on foot at five A.M.
79 I, VIII | that Mrs Barnett and Jaspar Hobson had to cross the lake alone,
80 I, VIII | Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson, seated opposite to each
81 I, VIII | Mrs Barnett and Jaspar Hobson accompanied the Indians
82 I, VIII | Which to halt.~Lieutenant Hobson thanked the Indian chief,
83 I, IX | better to wait.”~Lieutenant Hobson overheard these words, and
84 I, IX | month before Lieutenant Hobson again sees Fort Confidence.”~“
85 I, IX | his sail.~Mrs Barnett and Hobson endeavoured to come to his
86 I, IX | Barnett looked inquiringly at Hobson.~“Norman!” he repeated,
87 I, IX | so well.~Mrs Barnett and Hobson sank back upon their seats.
88 I, IX | themselves !”~Lieutenant Hobson now for the first time realised
89 I, IX | abandoned wreck. Mrs Barnett and Hobson, flung to the bottom of
90 I, IX | sinking !” cried Jasper Hobson.~He was right. The boat
91 I, IX | leave me!”~“Never!” cried Hobson.~But he had scarcely pronounced
92 I, IX | they rose to the surface. Hobson was a strong swimmer, and
93 I, IX | voice! By one supreme effort Hobson raised himself above the
94 I, IX | the wreck joints in time. Hobson and Mrs Barnett, already
95 I, X | Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson knocked at the postern gate
96 I, X | nights the party rested. Hobson always intended to set out
97 I, X | advice of the Indian chief, Hobson determined to get to the
98 I, X | and as they went along, Hobson gave his companion some
99 I, X | travellers and explorers. Hobson, who knew his beloved North
100 I, X | in the matter,” replied Hobson; “and its interference was
101 I, X | succeeding journeys Jaspar Hobson related his own adventures
102 I, X | passage of native hunters. Hobson knew that he would have
103 I, X | could reach.~Lieutenant Hobson paused, and waving his hand
104 I, XI | Sergeant Long, Lieutenant Hobson decided to give his party
105 I, XI | Ocean. To obey his orders Hobson was obliged to keep to the
106 I, XI | is understood,” replied Hobson; “and I daresay they will
107 I, XI | often walked. Lieutenant Hobson only urged two things upon
108 I, XI | were accurately taken, and Hobson, most effectively aided
109 I, XI | questions which Lieutenant Hobson had to solve, and which
110 I, XI | in these latitudes, and Hobson, being assured of their
111 I, XI | the fort. Here and there Hobson noticed isolated groups
112 I, XI | imagine that Lieutenant Hobson was by no means sorry not
113 I, XI | involved for Lieutenant Hobson.~“What a pity!” he exclaimed. “
114 I, XI | examination of the ground.~Jaspar Hobson and others set to work,
115 I, XI | chiefly struck Lieutenant Hobson was the strange arrangement
116 I, XI | very small circle.~Jaspar Hobson called the attention of
117 I, XII | spot.~Of course Lieutenant Hobson was by no means pleased
118 I, XII | at all likely,” replied Hobson. “They are sure to be seeking
119 I, XII | all rivals.”~Lieutenant Hobson was now prepared for the
120 I, XII | with exactitude. Jaspar Hobson decided to wait and ascertain
121 I, XII | worthy Corporal,” replied Hobson.~“No doubt,” said Joliffe; “
122 I, XII | patiently till to-morrow,” added Hobson; “and if we find that Cape
123 I, XII | her delight, Lieutenant Hobson named the stream Paulina
124 I, XII | every respect suitable; and Hobson was eager for the next day,
125 I, XII | Ah, Mr Black!” cried Hobson, “the finest countries in
126 I, XII | You would, Mr Black,” said Hobson, “and you did well to start
127 I, XII | 6th, a little after noon, Hobson and the astronomer made
128 I, XII | about the latitude that Hobson was most anxious; for what
129 I, XII | right to settle; so that Hobson had shown considerable judgment
130 I, XII | silence.~“Noon!” cried Jaspar Hobson and the astronomer at once.~
131 I, XII | minutes afterwards, Lieutenant Hobson rose and said, addressing
132 I, XIII | eastern bank of the lagoon Hobson determined to commence the
133 I, XIII | Cape Bathurst, although as Hobson had already remarked to
134 I, XIII | of the same day, July 6th Hobson and Mac-Nab the carpenter
135 I, XIII | winter.~The spot chosen, Hobson and Mac-Nab set out the
136 I, XIII | obvious reasons, however, Hobson could not adopt this plan.~
137 I, XIII | Yes, Mac-Nab,” replied Hobson; “we must collect the shells,
138 I, XIII | will smoke, madam,” replied Hobson coolly; “all chimneys do!”~
139 I, XIII | on the coast; nor would Hobson allow any of the seals which
140 I, XIV | immediately out upon the lake. Hobson offered the other with the
141 I, XIV | enterprise.”~“Very true, Mr Hobson,” replied Mrs Barnett; “
142 I, XIV | principal house was finished, Hobson set them to work to build
143 I, XIV | front of the enclosure.~Hobson determined with almost excessive
144 I, XIV | not to be free from peril. Hobson perceived with some alarm
145 I, XIV | scarcity of vegetables, Jaspar Hobson had plenty of seeds with
146 I, XV | postern gave entrance. Jaspar Hobson favoured the system of an
147 I, XV | the Arctic Ocean?~Jaspar Hobson could not refrain from remarking
148 I, XV | the contrary, madam,” said Hobson, “all navigators agree that
149 I, XV | just what puzzles me,” said Hobson; “for I have been attentively
150 I, XV | reasonable hypothesis, Mr Hobson.”~“It is riot, however,
151 I, XV | promontory, whilst Mrs Barnett, Hobson, and Long, after promising
152 I, XV | Bathurst side, and Jaspar Hobson examined them in silence,
153 I, XV | volcanoes.~“Undoubtedly,” said Hobson; “all these pumice-stones
154 I, XV | slaughtered!”~“Very well,” replied Hobson, “only don’t forget to join
155 I, XV | their companions of danger, Hobson and Kellet rushed upon them
156 I, XVI | the greatest value, and Hobson organised shooting parties
157 I, XVI | the specimens obtained by Hobson were of the genus peculiar
158 I, XVI | stoats were seen, and Jaspar Hobson ordered his men to spare
159 I, XVI | detail, as they proved that Hobson was right in the precautions
160 I, XVI | one foe, and Mrs Barnett, Hobson, and the Sergeant, trying
161 I, XVI | escape with its life. But Hobson was too quick for it; and
162 I, XVI | Hurrah! hurrah !” cried Hobson, “it is mine!”~“And mine!”
163 I, XVI | Lieutenant was about to raise it.~Hobson drew back in astonishment.
164 I, XVI | Irving, whose competition Hobson had dreaded with such good
165 I, XVI | and a few useful tools.~Hobson was right. The man before
166 I, XVI | Excuse me, sir,” replied Hobson rather sharply, “it is mine
167 I, XVI | Of course I do,” said Hobson; “and if, as I imagine,
168 I, XVI | agree with you,” replied Hobson dryly.~“Well, sir, however
169 I, XVI | property, sir,” said Jaspar Hobson, vainly endeavouring to
170 I, XVI | returned to Fort Good Hope. Hobson was very silent and thoughtful
171 I, XVII | at Cape Bathurst. Jaspar Hobson had made bench marks some
172 I, XVII | here !” said Lieutenant Hobson to himself.~He did not in
173 I, XVII | last days of September.~Hobson made his companions assume
174 I, XVII | devotion from his sight. Hobson consoled him by promising
175 I, XVII | the hands of the hunters. Hobson would not have them molested,
176 I, XVII | are invaluable.~Lieutenant Hobson and his companions were
177 I, XVII | their departure.~Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, urged on the
178 I, XVIII| without a shudder. Lieutenant Hobson and his companions were
179 I, XVIII| issued in which Lieutenant Hobson recorded the slightest events
180 I, XVIII| furious as ever. Lieutenant Hobson began to get anxious. It
181 I, XVIII| outer air was admitted.~Hobson, the Sergeant, several soldiers,
182 I, XVIII| Oh no, madam,” replied Hobson, “a thaw at this time of
183 I, XIX | a great difference, and Hobson having noticed that the
184 I, XIX | structure of the ground, Hobson observed:~“This part of
185 I, XIX | resume domestic occupations. Hobson distributed lime lozenges
186 I, XIX | darkness of the vast expanse.~Hobson felt more secure from the
187 I, XIX | these nomads are?” inquired Hobson.~“Either men or morses,”
188 I, XIX | the sea-cow.~Lieutenant Hobson, Mrs Barnett, Madge, and
189 I, XIX | are always hungry,” said Hobson, “so I don’t suppose our
190 I, XIX | spite of all his endeavours, Hobson could get no satisfactory
191 I, XIX | accompanied by Madge, Lieutenant Hobson, and a few soldiers, well
192 I, XIX | of her guide. Lieutenant Hobson and his men dispensed with
193 I, XIX | she immediately put on. Hobson gave the poor people a good
194 I, XX | to do so, and Lieutenant Hobson could justly congratulate
195 I, XX | like a volley of musketry. Hobson took care to provide the
196 I, XX | Wood burnt very slowly, and Hobson was obliged to sacrifice
197 I, XX | intense drowsiness, which Hobson earnestly entreated his
198 I, XX | January 1860, Lieutenant Hobson wished Mrs Barnett a happy
199 I, XX | would be reached!~Jaspar Hobson grew more and more uneasy
200 I, XX | pressure of the ice.~Lieutenant Hobson did not spare his fuel;
201 I, XX | Out of wood !” exclaimed Hobson.~“I mean our stock is getting
202 I, XX | this cold !”~“Yes,” replied Hobson. “It was a mistake not to
203 I, XX | brave it, sir,” said Long.~Hobson pressed his subordinate’
204 I, XX | devotion.~We might fancy that Hobson and the Sergeant were exaggerating
205 I, XXI | the approach of the bears, Hobson at once ordered the window
206 I, XXI | and return as they came.”~Hobson shook his head as if he
207 I, XXI | do so.”~With these words Hobson turned to the window, and
208 I, XXI | walking about on the roof.~Hobson, the Sergeant, Mac-Nab,
209 I, XXI | obliged to go down, and Hobson announced the state of affairs
210 I, XXI | three o’clock in the morning Hobson consulted the thermometer
211 I, XXI | must be done, Lieutenant Hobson !” exclaimed the energetic
212 I, XXI | Seventy-two degrees !” cried Hobson. “My friends, two courses
213 I, XXI | Let Sergeant Long go.”~Hobson could not but realise that
214 I, XXI | insure a good load of wood.”~Hobson, Rae, and Mac-Nab accompanied
215 I, XXI | door was pushed to, and Hobson, Mae-Nab, and Rae went back
216 I, XXI | Sergeant was fairly off, Hobson and Mac-Nab walked together
217 I, XXI | he had given no signal.~Hobson waited a few minutes longer,
218 I, XXI | was heard.~“Help!” cried Hobson.~Mac-Nab and Rae rushed
219 I, XXI | all her strength to help Hobson to close the door. In vain;
220 I, XXI | my friends, no!” cried Hobson; “you would fall victims
221 I, XXI | my friends, no!” cried Hobson; “you would fall victims
222 I, XXI | next morning.~Meanwhile Hobson, Mac-Nab, and Rae consulted
223 I, XXI | the bears at a word from Hobson. But the Lieutenant, thinking
224 I, XXI | at a time, and this mace Hobson hesitate, and finally resolve
225 I, XXI | fresh complication compelled Hobson to take active steps.~He
226 I, XXI | that the lamps went out. Hobson now saw that he must leave
227 I, XXI | the women screamed; and Hobson, seizing a hatchet, shouted
228 I, XXI | and made for the ladder, Hobson leading the way. The trap-door
229 I, XXI | and through the openings Hobson and his companions saw the
230 I, XXII | once more demonstrated.~Hobson well understood the significance
231 I, XXII | safety of the building. Hobson was most anxious to ascertain
232 I, XXII | distance of two miles; and Hobson’s first thought was to ascertain
233 I, XXII | Well, madam,” replied Hobson, “although the river is
234 I, XXII | the truth, madam,” replied Hobson, “I never experienced such
235 I, XXII | not surprise me,” replied Hobson; “we all know your grandeur
236 I, XXII | teem upon its banks. As Hobson had foreseen, however, the
237 I, XXII | considerably in extent; and Hobson estimated that the waters
238 I, XXII | Arctic regions,” observed Hobson to his Sergeant. “It would
239 I, XXII | waters have remained sweet?”~Hobson started and looked at his
240 I, XXII | all.~The Lieutenant and Hobson rushed to the lake and found
241 I, XXII | and hunting was resumed.~Hobson was anxious to have a good
242 I, XXII | had to be propped up; and Hobson also ordered the construction
243 I, XXII | spot of rendezvous, and Hobson having constructed his fort
244 I, XXII | arrival of the expected party, Hobson began to feel rather uneasy,
245 I, XXII | to his eager questions, Hobson could say little to reassure
246 I, XXII | unfortunately the more probable. Hobson knew Captain Craventy, and
247 I, XXII | nights, would again set in.~Hobson, as we well know, was not
248 I, XXIII| from the court of the fort.~Hobson got more and more uneasy.
249 I, XXIII| Why, then, was Lieutenant Hobson losing hope and confidence?~
250 I, XXIII| you are right,” replied Hobson; “but we can’t help our
251 I, XXIII| the word easy.~“Lieutenant Hobson,” she said earnestly, “if
252 I, XXIII| it, that is all,” replied Hobson; “but the day before yesterday
253 I, XXIII| Barnett looked inquiringly at Hobson.~“What has happened?” she
254 I, XXIII| kept a profound secret, as Hobson was unwilling to render
255 I, XXIII| convoy did not arrive, and Hobson resolved to execute his
256 I, XXIII| illness. Mrs Barnett and Hobson tried in vain to soothe
257 I, XXIII| past eleven,” announced Hobson, who was attentively watching
258 I, XXIII| is the matter?” inquired Hobson.~“The matter is,” screamed
259 I, XXIII| if you please, Lieutenant Hobson !”~“But what then?” said
260 I, XXIII| But what then?” said Hobson, suddenly changing countenance.~“
261 I, XXIII| thirty-seven seconds,” replied Hobson.~“Well, sir, it is now seventy-three
262 I, XXIII| longer there !” muttered Hobson.~A sudden light had broken
263 II, I | Hope, founded by Lieutenant Hobson on the borders of the Polar
264 II, I | Hope was built upon ice! Hobson at once understood the mysterious
265 II, I | imperceptible.~Although Hobson had no doubt of the moral
266 II, I | truth, however.~Meanwhile Hobson let his men imagine that
267 II, I | promised us double pay.”~Hobson drew a sigh of relief. It
268 II, I | needn’t be afraid,” said Hobson with a smile; “and you can
269 II, I | to follow the others when Hobson stopped him with the words—~“
270 II, I | She looked inquiringly at Hobson, who tried to avoid meeting
271 II, I | listened attentively to Hobson’s explanations, and could
272 II, I | any case, however,” said Hobson, turning to her, “we have
273 II, II | now found themselves, and Hobson did so with his chart before
274 II, II | measured.~At two o’clock P.M. Hobson and Black took the height
275 II, II | even yet be avoided. This Hobson carefully explained to his
276 II, II | to the west.~“For,” added Hobson, “we have absolutely no
277 II, II | us we must go.”~All that Hobson said was clear, concise,
278 II, II | Arctic Ocean could tell. Hobson had such a chart, and invited
279 II, II | prudent certainly,” said Hobson, “and we will do it. I must
280 II, II | the sea is frozen over.”~Hobson was right. It would take
281 II, II | thaw set in. This was why Hobson thought a boat a forlorn
282 II, II | promised, for it was felt that Hobson was the best judge of the
283 II, II | by the Aleutian Islands.~Hobson’s map gave a very exact
284 II, II | Barnett.~“Why, madam?” replied Hobson; “look well at this part
285 II, II | I think not,” replied Hobson, after a moment’s reflection.~“
286 II, II | cared little.~Lieutenant Hobson ordered his men to spare
287 II, II | appeared endless to Lieutenant Hobson. Again and again he returned
288 II, II | of the globe?”~Lieutenant Hobson shook his head as he listened
289 II, II | circular line, confirming Hobson’s opinion that Victoria
290 II, II | ten o’clock in the morning Hobson obtained a satisfactory
291 II, II | the dangers foreseen by Hobson were then imminent, if Victoria
292 II, II | present,” said Mrs Barnett.~Hobson took his compasses, and
293 II, II | miles at least,” replied Hobson, after having again consulted
294 II, II | Nothing, madam,” replied Hobson; “nothing whatever. We must
295 II, III | after taking the bearings, Hobson announced that without change
296 II, III | construction of a huge boat, Hobson telling him, in explanation,
297 II, III | able to launch his vessel.~Hobson intended to set out the
298 II, III | such elevated latitudes.~Hobson was obliged to put off his
299 II, III | appeared likely to favour Hobson’s expedition.~He was to
300 II, III | to his little wife, and Hobson knew that he could trust
301 II, III | quit the island,” observed Hobson.~“They are all in the habit
302 II, III | madam, a capital idea,” said Hobson. “We might easily catch
303 II, III | Perhaps so,” replied Hobson; “I know that an old fox
304 II, III | currents, and on this point Hobson was naturally anxious.~By
305 II, III | surprised, madam,” replied Hobson. “It is not at all uncommon
306 II, III | disappear, madam,” replied Hobson, “and after them the whole
307 II, III | Sergeant.~“Which?” inquired Hobson.~“Cape Bathurst,” replied
308 II, III | journey.~Before starting Hobson once more looked round him
309 II, III | she would have warned us.”~Hobson quite agreed with Mrs Barnett,
310 II, III | years, Sergeant,” replied Hobson. “Remember that the soil
311 II, III | they had nothing to fear. Hobson caught a glimpse of a few
312 II, III | since their last visit, and Hobson much regretted that he had
313 II, III | from Walruses’ Bay, and Hobson called Mrs Barnett’s attention
314 II, IV | NIGHT ENCAMPMENT.~And so Hobson had not been mistaken about
315 II, IV | taking any rest, Mrs Barnett, Hobson, and Long, were anxious
316 II, IV | dark future before them.~Hobson intended to encamp for the
317 II, IV | was supper-time,” replied Hobson. “Don’t you agree with me,
318 II, IV | meal was quickly over, and Hobson returned to the southwest
319 II, IV | As we have just stated, Hobson noticed that the solid ice,
320 II, IV | vegetable layer above the ice. Hobson concluded it to be about
321 II, IV | than five feet.~This made Hobson very anxious. Only five
322 II, IV | between it and the continent.~Hobson returned to the halting-place
323 II, IV | do as the Esquimaux do.”~Hobson approved, but advised the
324 II, IV | working away like a white ant, Hobson communicated the result
325 II, IV | share the same chances.~Hobson was proceeding further to
326 II, IV | were now redoubled, and Hobson exclaimed—~“The Sergeant!
327 II, IV | into water up to his waist.~Hobson merely said—~“Keep hold!”~
328 II, IV | too deeply, then,” said Hobson.~“Beg pardon, sir; I hadn’
329 II, IV | availed himself. He and Hobson talked together earnestly
330 II, IV | Yes, madam,” replied Hobson;” and if the floor of our
331 II, IV | enjoy a perpetual spring.”~Hobson could not help smiling at
332 II, IV | change might be easily noted.~Hobson was naturally anxious to
333 II, V | JULY 25TH TO AUGUST 20TH.~Hobson’s first care on his return
334 II, V | to advance, and, much to Hobson’s annoyance, towards the
335 II, V | factory on its account. Hobson let things go on as if the
336 II, V | justice of these remarks, Hobson would not yield, and he
337 II, V | which had been included in Hobson’s original plan of the factory;
338 II, V | morse-oil for burning, and Hobson replied rather hastily—~“
339 II, V | must not be supposed that Hobson considered the situation
340 II, V | his journey of discovery, Hobson estimated exactly the area
341 II, V | ice-field could be so large, Hobson replied by reminding her
342 II, V | the cold weather set in. Hobson would not allow himself
343 II, V | hunter Marbre approached Hobson, and said to him in a significant
344 II, V | couple of reindeer,” replied Hobson.~“No, sir, no,” replied
345 II, V | full of water.”~“Ah!” said Hobson, in the tone of a man who
346 II, V | Master of himself as he was, Hobson could not help changing
347 II, V | Well, Marbre,” replied Hobson hastily, “there is nothing
348 II, V | chief a searching glance.~Hobson remained very thoughtful
349 II, V | the sea, had given way.~Hobson at once called the Sergeant,
350 II, V | winter! the winter!” cried Hobson, stamping his foot upon
351 II, V | whole Arctic regions? Truly Hobson was a favourite of Heaven,
352 II, V | Company’s property; but Hobson’s authority was not to be
353 II, V | the sunbeams.~Every day Hobson took the bearings, taking
354 II, VI | understood, however, that Hobson could take no pleasure in
355 II, VI | moment of culmination, and Hobson was unable to take his bearings.~
356 II, VI | sure of it, madam,” replied Hobson; “but anything is better
357 II, VI | are right, madam,” said Hobson; “for, unfortunately, in
358 II, VI | No, madam, no,” replied Hobson; “our ice-field would soon
359 II, VI | indeed keep watch,” replied Hobson, “although this fog is very
360 II, VI | of the fury of the gale, Hobson determined on the morning
361 II, VI | with redoubled fury, and Hobson felt the cape tremble to
362 II, VI | all manner of havoc. Yet Hobson, who would generally have
363 II, VI | For a quarter of an hour Hobson remained crouching upon
364 II, VI | fought his way to Fort Hope.~Hobson’s first care was to tell
365 II, VI | the elements.~On the 30th Hobson again braved the tempest,
366 II, VI | on the watch.~Meanwhile, Hobson was uneasy about the stability
367 II, VI | observations Lieutenant Hobson had noticed no movement
368 II, VI | might happen at any minute.~Hobson was most anxious to ascertain
369 II, VI | land came in sight, and Hobson’s only means of ascertaining
370 II, VI | going on in that direction.~Hobson determined to go to Cape
371 II, VI | P.M., on the 31st August, Hobson sent for the Sergeant in
372 II, VI | must not know,” replied Hobson, “and if I can, I will keep
373 II, VI | foundations.~“No,” said Hobson, “courageous as she is,
374 II, VI | retired.~A few minutes later Hobson was telling Mrs Barnett
375 II, VI | ready to face the tempest. Hobson did not dissuade her by
376 II, VI | about going; but only urged Hobson not to risk himself unnecessarily.
377 II, VII | When every one was asleep, Hobson and Long crept cautiously
378 II, VII | Lieutenant.~“Yes,” replied Hobson, “to-morrow, madam, without
379 II, VII | return at all,” replied Hobson simply.~The door was opened,
380 II, VII | anxious and thoughtful.~Hobson and Long made their way
381 II, VII | buffeting they received.~Hobson did not mean to follow the
382 II, VII | it,” shouted Lieutenant Hobson in the Sergeant’s ear.~“
383 II, VII | have hail as well,” added Hobson.~“It won’t be as deadly
384 II, VII | grape-shot, and the lips of Hobson and his companion were wet
385 II, VII | the devoted little island.~Hobson could not help wondering
386 II, VII | at the Lieutenant’s feet.~Hobson again had recourse to his
387 II, VII | fracture of the island!” cried Hobson, as both were compelled
388 II, VII | is only a gulf.” screamed Hobson in the Sergeant’s ear. “
389 II, VII | Sergeant! Where are you?” cried Hobson with all the strength of
390 II, VII | hold,” at last observed Hobson.~“And that our hole will
391 II, VII | soft sand.~“Well!” said Hobson, “here we are at last, a
392 II, VII | hands of the Russians; and Hobson, although he knew nothing
393 II, VII | roar like thunder.~Suddenly Hobson seizing his companion’s
394 II, VII | breaking against rocks!”~Hobson and the Sergeant now listened
395 II, VII | Was he mistaken? No, for Hobson also made out a faint glimmer
396 II, VII | this weather!” exclaimed Hobson, “impossible! No, no, there
397 II, VII | island!”~Of course neither Hobson nor Long had a torch, but
398 II, VII | Your flint, Sergeant,” said Hobson.~Long at once struck his
399 II, VII | thicket in a blaze~“Ah!” said Hobson, “as we saw their fire,
400 II, VII | away, and all was darkness.~Hobson and Long looked in vain
401 II, VII | and it came from the sea.~Hobson and Long, wild with eager
402 II, VIII | EXCURSION.~The whole morning Hobson and Sergeant Long wandered
403 II, VIII | It was now mid-day, and Hobson, anxious to get back to
404 II, VIII | widen more and more.~Just as Hobson approached the beach, he
405 II, VIII | their usual occupations.~Hobson told his men that he had
406 II, VIII | think you must,” replied Hobson simply, re-entering the
407 II, VIII | exploration: the fire and the cry. Hobson was quite sure that neither
408 II, VIII | clouds and mists, so that Hobson hoped to be able to take
409 II, VIII | remote hyperborean regions.~Hobson was painfully moved on ascertaining
410 II, VIII | must not make Lieutenant Hobson uneasy by too long an absence.~
411 II, VIII | Sergeant Long and Lieutenant Hobson spoke. Come, come, Madge,
412 II, IX | finding the factory founded by Hobson at the foot of the cape.
413 II, IX | in season been spoken to Hobson he would certainly have
414 II, IX | storm began which had caused Hobson so much uneasiness, and
415 II, IX | Barnett, Madge, Lieutenant Hobson, the baby she had covered
416 II, IX | This was the fire which Hobson and Long had seen when crouching
417 II, IX | huge fire lit by Lieutenant Hobson, the reflection of which
418 II, IX | she uttered the cry which Hobson and Long had heard.~But,
419 II, X | Kalumah, what must Lieutenant Hobson have thought when he saw
420 II, X | bearings of the case, and then Hobson inquired if any important
421 II, X | day, September 4th, when Hobson took his bearings, he found
422 II, X | petrified around us,” exclaimed Hobson, “I should feel that our
423 II, X | of Victoria Island; and Hobson, finding that it was motionless,
424 II, X | Barnett, Madge, Kalumah, Hobson, and Long.~The poor quadrupeds
425 II, X | this state of things, and Hobson felt that they might be
426 II, X | in a northerly direction.~Hobson was in dismay; the island
427 II, X | which there is no return.~Hobson did not hide this new danger
428 II, X | done!” “My friends,” said Hobson earnestly, “do you not think
429 II, X | opinion also,” said Long.~Hobson had thought the same, and
430 II, X | Arctic Ocean.~Every day Hobson looked out their position
431 II, X | been finished, Lieutenant Hobson would not have hesitated
432 II, X | combined to any extent.~Hobson watched the appearance of
433 II, X | noticed, a motion estimated by Hobson at about a quarter of the
434 II, X | understand its meaning.~To Hobson’s great satisfaction, however,
435 II, X | farther away from all land. Hobson did not even yet despair,
436 II, X | COMMUNICATION FROM LIEUTENANT HOBSON.~Such was the situation.
437 II, X | winter, for which Lieutenant Hobson had so ardently longed,
438 II, X | regions, to their friends.~As Hobson explained to his companions,
439 II, X | America.~“Of course,” observed Hobson to Mrs Barnett and Sergeant
440 II, X | Yes, indeed,” replied Hobson, “her arrival was most fortunate
441 II, X | I shall, madam,” replied Hobson, “and perhaps not so much.
442 II, X | little longer,” replied Hobson. “We have saved the poor
443 II, X | degrees below in the night. Hobson again made his men assume
444 II, X | now as snow. In Lieutenant Hobson’s opinion, at least, it
445 II, X | throughout October, and Hobson announced that the mean
446 II, X | noticed by Mrs Barnett and Hobson would have sufficed.~The
447 II, X | remained at freezing point, and Hobson found on consulting his
448 II, X | would have been very tiring.~Hobson and Long managed with great
449 II, X | the advice of Lieutenant Hobson, a portion of them was eaten
450 II, X | matter.~On the 13th November, Hobson, Mrs Barnett, and the Sergeant
451 II, X | begun very badly,” said Hobson, “in fact everything seems
452 II, X | at the latest,” replied Hobson, “but if in a week hence
453 II, X | minutes Mrs Barnett and Hobson were left alone, but neither
454 II, X | quickly returned, and told Hobson that his orders were executed.~
455 II, X | the dimly lighted room.~Hobson came forward, and standing
456 II, XII | Tears of emotion stood in Hobson’s eyes, and he made no attempt
457 II, XII | precautions observed by Hobson to prevent any one seeing
458 II, XII | will, dear comrades,” said Hobson, “and if only Heaven will
459 II, XII | seas was then brought, and Hobson pointed out the position
460 II, XII | superintended the works, whilst Hobson, the two hunters, and Mrs
461 II, XII | not a moment to lose.~As Hobson had foreseen, the wind having
462 II, XII | Mrs Barnett to Lieutenant Hobson, as they were exploring
463 II, XII | are right, madam,” replied Hobson, “but the way in which they
464 II, XII | surface!”~“Yes, yes,” replied Hobson, “but if snow should fall,
465 II, XII | women and a child!”...~And Hobson pointed to the vast white
466 II, XII | will, dear comrades,” said Hobson, “and if only Heaven will
467 II, XII | seas was then brought, and Hobson pointed out the position
468 II, XII | superintended the works, whilst Hobson, the two hunters, and Mrs
469 II, XII | not a moment to lose.~As Hobson had foreseen, the wind having
470 II, XII | Mrs Barnett to Lieutenant Hobson, as they were exploring
471 II, XII | are right, madam,” replied Hobson, “but the way in which they
472 II, XII | surface!”~“Yes, yes,” replied Hobson, “but if snow should fall,
473 II, XII | women and a child!”...~And Hobson pointed to the vast white
474 II, XII | from her lips, and seizing Hobson’s hand, she pointed to a
475 II, XII | and the Lieutenant stood.~Hobson seized the gun which was
476 II, XII | trying to get away,” replied Hobson, shaking his head. “He is
477 II, XII | he has had to turn back!”~Hobson was right, the imprisoned
478 II, XII | rising ground.~Lieutenant Hobson and Mrs Barnett returned
479 II, XII | burden the travellers, but Hobson was anxious to consider
480 II, XII | making warm drinks, &c. &c. Hobson would have been glad to
481 II, XII | was fine and intermittent. Hobson, Marbre, and Sabine went
482 II, XII | unencumbered pedestrians. Hobson and his two men underwent
483 II, XII | dreadful weather, however, Hobson went to the south of the
484 II, XIII | 72° Fahrenheit below zero.~Hobson determined no longer to
485 II, XIII | At half-past eleven A.M., Hobson gave the signal of departure.
486 II, XIII | miles, I think,” replied Hobson.~“Ten from six hundred!”
487 II, XIII | Perhaps more, madam,” replied Hobson, “for we shall not be able
488 II, XIII | long vigil which he kept, Hobson fancied he noticed certain
489 II, XIII | fresh obstacles arose, which Hobson really feared, with considerable
490 II, XIII | not here been felt, and Hobson and his comrades soon found
491 II, XIII | encamp on the wrong side.~Hobson and Long, however, proceeded
492 II, XIII | indeed, Sergeant,” replied Hobson firmly, “or we shall run
493 II, XIII | And without another word Hobson stripped himself, plunged
494 II, XIII | trying it myself,” replied Hobson.~“You, Lieutenant!”~“You,
495 II, XIII | two exclamations showed Hobson how unexpected and inopportune
496 II, XIII | themselves ready to obey.~Hobson then told them the results
497 II, XIII | crevasses, but thanks to Hobson’s skill, prudence, and devotion,
498 II, XIV | seals were not far off.~Hobson sent for the hunters, and
499 II, XIV | hand and accompanied by Hobson, Mrs Barnett, Kalumah, and
500 II, XIV | the colony.~According to Hobson’s orders, all these creatures
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