Chapter

1 2 |       at me for some moments in silence. Then he said, softly, “
2 3 |       This was true. A profound silence reigned around us; and a
3 11|       of waiting that remained.~Silence reigned within the wood.
4 13| look-out, and after a minute of silence I asked him, “Where is the
5 13|        out “So be it! Keep your silence! I know who you are, just
6 15|    interruption to the profound silence. Who knows if they were
7 17|      that Robur would break his silence and burst forth.~“What do
8 17|    ashes; and once more all was silence and blackest night.~Suddenly