Part,  Chapter

  1 2,7|                      This man was called Ayrton. He was, in fact, the boatswain'
  2 2,7|               had perished, and that he, Ayrton, was the sole survivor of
  3 2,7|                band under the command of Ayrton, while the 'Duncan,' under
  4 2,7|                   It is time to say that Ayrton was a traitor. He was, indeed,
  5 2,7|            inevitably unfortunate, since Ayrton, or Ben Joyce, as he may
  6 2,7|               forests with no resources, Ayrton obtained a letter, which
  7 2,7|               stopped. It was there that Ayrton had agreed to meet his accomplices,
  8 2,7|               these terrible projects. ~"Ayrton, arrived at Melbourne, delivered
  9 2,7|       immediately set sail, but judge of Ayrton's rage and disappointment,
 10 2,7|              place of destination. ~"All Ayrton's plans were frustrated!
 11 2,7|                3rd of March. On that day Ayrton heard the report of guns.
 12 2,7|                  board the 'Duncan,' but Ayrton was there also. He appeared
 13 2,7|                knew about Captain Grant. Ayrton refused to speak. Lord Glenarvan
 14 2,7|                 the English authorities. Ayrton remained mute. ~"The 'Duncan'
 15 2,7|                 influence prevailed, and Ayrton, in exchange for what he
 16 2,7|              Captain Grant, consented. ~"Ayrton then related all his life,
 17 2,7|                Island. It was there that Ayrton was to be landed, and it
 18 2,7|                 Lord Glenarvan:-~"'Here, Ayrton, you will be far from any
 19 2,7|                you. I know where you are Ayrton, and I know where to find
 20 2,7|                not at ~ first given.) ~ "Ayrton was alone, but he had no
 21 2,7|                 years, this went on, but Ayrton, humbled by solitude, always
 22 2,7|                tell you, gentlemen, that Ayrton, Ben Joyce, and I, are the
 23 2,7|                  revealed before them! ~"Ayrton," said Harding, rising, "
 24 2,7|             among your fellow-creatures. Ayrton, you are forgiven! And now
 25 2,7|                 will be our companion?" ~Ayrton drew back. ~"Here is my
 26 2,7|               hand!" said the engineer. ~Ayrton grasped the hand which Harding
 27 2,7|               some time longer," replied Ayrton, "leave me alone in the
 28 2,7|                  corral!" ~"As you like, Ayrton," answered Cyrus Harding.
 29 2,7|                  answered Cyrus Harding. Ayrton was going to withdraw, when
 30 2,7|                    A document?" repeated Ayrton, who did not appear to know
 31 2,7|              position of Tabor Island!" ~Ayrton passed his hand over his
 32 2,7|                 Pencroft. ~"Never!" ~And Ayrton, bowing, reached the door
 33 2,8|                but returned, having seen Ayrton slide down the rope on the
 34 2,8|               that mean? What! wasn't it Ayrton who threw that bottle into
 35 2,8|                 and I understand now how Ayrton was able to point out exactly
 36 2,8|            answered Cyrus Harding, "that Ayrton was deprived of intelligence
 37 2,8|                  conversation. ~"But has Ayrton told the truth?" asked the
 38 2,8|            Glenarvan, and its result." ~"Ayrton has told the truth," added
 39 2,8|            plateau they found nothing of Ayrton. He had reached his house
 40 2,8|                 corral, ascertained that Ayrton had taken possession of
 41 2,8|      Nevertheless, in order not to leave Ayrton in solitude for too long
 42 2,8|      surveillance of some sort, and that Ayrton, if any incident occurred
 43 2,8|                  satisfactory reply from Ayrton. Pencroft was wild with
 44 2,8|           enabled them to ascertain that Ayrton was at the corral; and secondly,
 45 2,8|            without going to see him, and Ayrton came from time to time to
 46 2,9|                 that?" asked Pencroft. ~"Ayrton." ~"If he will consent to
 47 2,9|                  was still living there, Ayrton would have refused to depart?" ~"
 48 2,9|                said Cyrus Harding, "that Ayrton was not in possession of
 49 2,9|                  Lord Glenarvan promised Ayrton that he would return to
 50 2,9|                 it is twelve years since Ayrton was abandoned." ~"Well!"
 51 2,9|                 our presence and that of Ayrton on Lincoln Island known
 52 2,9|                  was Captain Grant's and Ayrton's dwelling, a notice which
 53 2,9|                that time we did not know Ayrton's history; we did not know
 54 2,9|          returned to Tabor Island, since Ayrton has been with us, that is
 55 2,9|                   Cyrus Harding informed Ayrton of the projected expedition,
 56 2,9|              should take part in it, but Ayrton preferring to remain on
 57 2,9|                unless the idea occurs to Ayrton, there will be no one to
 58 2,0|                days from their dwelling. Ayrton was waiting for them on
 59 2,0|                  how the document, which Ayrton asserts was never written
 60 2,0|                  unnecessary to say that Ayrton had been provided with this
 61 2,0|                  than at the corral, and Ayrton promised to do so, as soon
 62 2,0|                 of April. From that time Ayrton shared the common life,
 63 2,0|                the activity and skill of Ayrton promptly repaired them,
 64 3,1|          impossible to reckon seriously. Ayrton, alone, under the circumstances
 65 3,1|                  s yacht, which had left Ayrton on the islet, and which
 66 3,1|                 latitude. ~"We must tell Ayrton," said Gideon Spilett, "
 67 3,1|                    I am coming," replied Ayrton. ~Then the settlers continued
 68 3,1|                 Duncan,'" said Herbert, "Ayrton will recognize her without
 69 3,1|                  Cyrus Harding; "but now Ayrton is worthy to return on board
 70 3,1|             leading him to the window,-~"Ayrton," said he, "we have begged
 71 3,1|                in sight of the island." ~Ayrton at first paled slightly,
 72 3,1|            Spilett, "and look carefully, Ayrton, for it is possible that
 73 3,1|                  The 'Duncan!'" murmured Ayrton. "Already?" This last word
 74 3,1|                   This last word escaped Ayrton's lips as if involuntarily,
 75 3,1|                be the 'Duncan'!" ~"Look, Ayrton," then said the engineer, "
 76 3,1|             beforehand what to expect." ~Ayrton took the glass and pointed
 77 3,1|                  Mr. Pencroft," answered Ayrton, "and that the vessel has
 78 3,1|                  to expect." ~So saying, Ayrton sat down in a corner of
 79 3,1|          discussed the strange ship, but Ayrton took no part in the conversation.
 80 3,1| top-gallant-sails. This was confirmed by Ayrton. But by continuing in this
 81 3,1|               and the glass was put into Ayrton's hands, that he might ascertain
 82 3,1|                examination was easy, and Ayrton soon let the glass fall
 83 3,1|               blew out the unknown flag. Ayrton seizing the telescope which
 84 3,1|                  is too easily seen. Let Ayrton and Neb go and take down
 85 3,1|            immediately executed. Neb and Ayrton ascended the plateau, and
 86 3,1|                   who pressed it warmly. Ayrton remained in his corner,
 87 3,1|           understood what was passing in Ayrton's mind, and going to him-~"
 88 3,1|                  going to him-~"And you, Ayrton," he asked, "what will you
 89 3,1|                do?" ~"My duty," answered Ayrton. ~He then took up his station
 90 3,2|              Captain Harding," then said Ayrton, advancing towards the engineer, "
 91 3,2|                  my duty to do," replied Ayrton. ~"Will you go to the ship
 92 3,2|                  is no matter," answered Ayrton. "Captain Harding, I ask
 93 3,2|                me in my own eyes!" ~"Go, Ayrton," replied the engineer,
 94 3,2|                   You mistrust me!" said Ayrton quickly. ~Then more humbly,-~"
 95 3,2|             Harding with animation, "no, Ayrton, Pencroft does not mistrust
 96 3,2|                only propose to accompany Ayrton as far as the islet. It
 97 3,2|               the alarm. I will wait for Ayrton on the islet, and he shall
 98 3,2|                  These things agreed to, Ayrton made preparations for his
 99 3,2|            arrived at the vessel's side, Ayrton, holding on to the main
100 3,2|              intentions of the pirates. ~Ayrton and Pencroft, followed by
101 3,2|                  descended to the beach. Ayrton undressed and rubbed himself
102 3,2|                  the time they returned, Ayrton was ready to start. A coat
103 3,2|                  him to press his hand. ~Ayrton then shoved off with Pencroft
104 3,2|                  the islet was deserted. Ayrton then, followed by Pencroft,
105 3,2|            companion. ~In the meanwhile, Ayrton, swimming with a vigorous
106 3,2|                 Half an hour afterwards, Ayrton, without having been either
107 3,2|                 which principally struck Ayrton:-~"Our brig is a famous
108 3,2|            Hurrah for Bob Harvey!" ~What Ayrton felt when he overheard this
109 3,2|              same time, and this is what Ayrton gathered. The actual crew
110 3,2|                companions done. Thus had Ayrton formerly wished to do. Bob
111 3,2|                pirate, and well known to Ayrton! ~The convicts were, for
112 3,2|               amid shouts and libations. Ayrton learned that chance alone
113 3,2|               would be right. So thought Ayrton, and he well knew that Cyrus
114 3,2|                 which she carried. ~This Ayrton resolved to learn at any
115 3,2|               buried in a drunken sleep, Ayrton did not hesitate to venture
116 3,2|           Besides, by listening to them, Ayrton had understood that there
117 3,2|                 with! But now, thanks to Ayrton's devotion, Cyrus Harding
118 3,2|               There was nothing more for Ayrton to do but to return, and
119 3,2|                 said to himself that he, Ayrton, was the principal cause
120 3,2|               would have done his duty. ~Ayrton did not hesitate. To reach
121 3,2|               destroy it in an instant. ~Ayrton stole carefully along the
122 3,2|              with weapons of all sorts. ~Ayrton took a revolver from the
123 3,2|             retorted by oaths and kicks. Ayrton was, therefore, more than
124 3,2|               into the magazine itself. ~Ayrton, compelled to force it open,
125 3,2|                moment a hand was laid on Ayrton's shoulder. ~"What are you
126 3,2|                the light of a lantern in Ayrton's face. ~Ayrton drew beck.
127 3,2|               lantern in Ayrton's face. ~Ayrton drew beck. In the rapid
128 3,2|                  as he must have thought Ayrton long since dead. ~"What
129 3,2|                 said Bob Harvey, seizing Ayrton by the waistband. ~But Ayrton,
130 3,2|            Ayrton by the waistband. ~But Ayrton, without replying, wrenched
131 3,2|               jumped up, and, rushing on Ayrton, endeavored to throw him
132 3,2|                 a gash in his shoulder. ~Ayrton perceived that he could
133 3,2|                awakening of the pirates. Ayrton must reserve himself to
134 3,2|           possible? It was doubtful, yet Ayrton resolved to dare everything
135 3,2|                  rate only slightly, and Ayrton, profiting by the momentary
136 3,2|               moment. ~A fifth shot from Ayrton laid one low, and the others
137 3,2|         understanding what was going on. Ayrton was on deck in two bounds,
138 3,2|                  bulwarks into the sea. ~Ayrton had not made six strokes
139 3,2|               doubt about it themselves! Ayrton, surprised by the pirates,
140 3,2|                  ceased, and yet neither Ayrton nor Pencroft had reappeared.
141 3,2|                not to fly to the help of Ayrton and Pencroft? But how? The
142 3,2|                touched the beach. It was Ayrton, slightly wounded in the
143 3,2|            refuge in the Chimneys. There Ayrton recounted all that had passed,
144 3,2|               All hands were extended to Ayrton, who did not conceal from
145 3,3|                  the last shots fired at Ayrton not a report, not even a
146 3,3|           ammunition. Gideon Spilett and Ayrton, both very good marksmen,
147 3,3|               the opposite shore. ~As to Ayrton and Pencroft, they shoved
148 3,3|                  off by the brig's boat, Ayrton and Pencroft were to return
149 3,3|                   and five minutes later Ayrton and Pencroft, having without
150 3,3|                 the islet. ~Pencroft and Ayrton, each hidden in a narrow
151 3,3|                 backwards into the boat. Ayrton's and Pencroft's balls had
152 3,3|                 the rock which sheltered Ayrton and Pencroft, made it fly
153 3,3|                 the water. ~Pencroft and Ayrton, although they knew they
154 3,3|               dangerous for Pencroft and Ayrton, and they saw that they
155 3,3|             disorder. Then, Pencroft and Ayrton, abandoning their posts,
156 3,3|              channel," said the sailor. "Ayrton and Mr. Spilett's rifles
157 3,3|                    It is possible," said Ayrton. "The convicts might profit
158 3,3|                  to rejoin us. Be ready, Ayrton. It is yours and Spilett'
159 3,3|           channel, Pencroft, contrary to Ayrton's opinion, could not believe
160 3,3|          illusion was of short duration. Ayrton's and Gideon Spilett's rifles
161 3,3|             thought that Mr. Spilett and Ayrton had given the word to fire
162 3,3|            together!" ~"Gentlemen," said Ayrton, as he reloaded his gun, "
163 3,3|              that moment, Cyrus Harding, Ayrton, the sailor, and Herbert,
164 3,3|                  not wish, captain, that Ayrton and I should remain here?"
165 3,4|                Yes! blown up, just as if Ayrton had set fire to the powder!"
166 3,4|           hurrying away the reporter and Ayrton, joined Pencroft, Neb, and
167 3,4|               bring up these riches, and Ayrton and Pencroft jumped into
168 3,4|               pressing business first." ~Ayrton and Pencroft pulled vigorously
169 3,4|               the water of the channel. ~Ayrton and Pencroft were able to
170 3,4|                floated also. Among them, Ayrton recognized that of Bob Harvey,
171 3,4|                 you are no longer, brave Ayrton!" returned the sailor warmly. ~
172 3,4|                  liked! Captain Harding, Ayrton and I must examine her!
173 3,4|                will be impossible," said Ayrton. ~"At any rate," observed
174 3,4|                 the most profitable way. Ayrton and Pencroft had, at the
175 3,4|                was there that, following Ayrton's directions, they must
176 3,4|               fallen through the bottom, Ayrton and Pencroft, diving to
177 3,4|                by the shape of her boats Ayrton and Pencroft believed that
178 3,5|                 I say this in order that Ayrton may be acquainted with all
179 3,5|                power, could render them. Ayrton is indebted to him as much
180 3,5|                 imagine him!" ~"And you, Ayrton?" asked the engineer. ~"
181 3,5|                Captain Harding," replied Ayrton, "I can give you no better
182 3,5|               follow you. ~"I thank you, Ayrton," answered Cyrus Harding, "
183 3,5|                Captain Harding," replied Ayrton, "I think that we ought
184 3,5|                 such! What do you think, Ayrton?" added Pencroft, turning
185 3,5|               turning to his companion. ~Ayrton hesitated at first to reply,
186 3,5|               And he was much moved when Ayrton replied in a humble tone,-~"
187 3,5|                 am!" he exclaimed. "Poor Ayrton! He has as much right to
188 3,5|                 my tongue off than cause Ayrton any pain! But to return
189 3,5|          shoulders. ~"Pencroft, think of Ayrton!" said Herbert, taking the
190 3,6|           Moreover, it was necessary for Ayrton to return to the corral,
191 3,6|                 less safe than formerly. Ayrton replied that this was unnecessary,
192 3,6|              telegram to Granite House. ~Ayrton departed at dawn on the
193 3,6|         situation of Lincoln Island, and Ayrton's new residence, in case
194 3,6|           evening a telegram was sent to Ayrton, requesting him to bring
195 3,6|              plateau. Singularly enough, Ayrton did not acknowledge the
196 3,6|           engineer. But it might be that Ayrton was not at that moment in
197 3,6|         colonists waited, therefore, for Ayrton to appear on Prospect Heights.
198 3,6|                   there were no signs of Ayrton. It was, therefore, judged
199 3,6|                   What had happened? Was Ayrton no longer at the corral,
200 3,6|                is possible, indeed, that Ayrton has not received our despatch,
201 3,6|                 either his companions or Ayrton. ~In the event of the pirates
202 3,6|                 and if they did not find Ayrton, search the neighboring
203 3,6|                 in the corral. No doubt, Ayrton might have sent a telegram
204 3,6|              unaccountable circumstance, Ayrton, who had promised to return
205 3,6|                bleating of the sheep nor Ayrton's voice could be heard. ~"
206 3,7|                poor Herbert was lying on Ayrton's bed. In a few moments,
207 3,7|                 There was not a trace of Ayrton. Had the unhappy man been
208 3,7|              ammunition only, with which Ayrton had been supplied, had disappeared
209 3,7|                 too, that at this moment Ayrton, whether living or dead,
210 3,8|                tolerable length of time. Ayrton's house had been provided
211 3,8|                  schemes into execution. Ayrton's arrival had surprised
212 3,8|         questioned him on the subject of Ayrton, whom he was astonished
213 3,8|                 himself by replying that Ayrton had rejoined Neb, so as
214 3,8|                at the five who survived. Ayrton had no doubt been murdered
215 3,9|          advantage to the pirates. Since Ayrton's disappearance they were
216 3,9|            understood it well. ~"If only Ayrton was still one of us!" said
217 3,9|                   What! you suppose that Ayrton finding his old companions,
218 3,9|                  thus. I will answer for Ayrton's fidelity." ~"And I also,"
219 3,9|                that it was a fragment of Ayrton's waistcoat, a piece of
220 3,9|                  part of the unfortunate Ayrton. The convicts have dragged
221 3,9|               the reporter. ~"It is that Ayrton was not killed at the corral!
222 3,9|                This was a hope, to which Ayrton's companions could still
223 3,9|                 surprised in the corral, Ayrton had fallen by a bullet,
224 3,9|                 one of them had found in Ayrton his old Australian companion
225 3,9|         impossible hope of bringing back Ayrton to themselves? He would
226 3,9|         impossible that they should find Ayrton again. On his side, if he
227 3,9|                  he was only a prisoner, Ayrton would no doubt do all he
228 3,9|              Gideon Spilett, "if happily Ayrton did manage to escape, he
229 3,9|                      Neb, perhaps?" ~"Or Ayrton?" ~These words had hardly
230 3,9|               the cart which had brought Ayrton to the corral. The motion
231 3,0|                  by Top-disastrous news: Ayrton disappeared, Herbert severely
232 3,0|               the convicts, he called to Ayrton, he poured forth entreaties
233 3,1|              House. There was no news of Ayrton, and though the engineer
234 3,1|                 the convicts, and rescue Ayrton, if he was still living;
235 3,1|                  would have been that of Ayrton. ~"Ayrton was not with them!"
236 3,1|              have been that of Ayrton. ~"Ayrton was not with them!" said
237 3,1|              retaliation would not bring Ayrton back to life, and from the
238 3,2|                 the bed formerly used by Ayrton. ~On the bed lay the body
239 3,2|                  and in a hoarse voice,-"Ayrton!" he exclaimed. ~Immediately
240 3,2|         colonists rushed into the room. ~Ayrton appeared to be asleep. His
241 3,2|                 Harding bent over him. ~"Ayrton!" cried the engineer, seizing
242 3,2|      circumstances. ~At this exclamation Ayrton opened his eyes, and, gazing
243 3,2|                 You!" he cried, "you?" ~"Ayrton! Ayrton!" repeated Harding. ~"
244 3,2|                  cried, "you?" ~"Ayrton! Ayrton!" repeated Harding. ~"Where
245 3,2|              they will come back!" cried Ayrton. "Defend yourselves! defend
246 3,2|                    The engineer, leaving Ayrton for an instant, came out
247 3,3|              killed the convicts? Was it Ayrton? No, for a moment before
248 3,3|              dreading their return. ~But Ayrton was now in a profound stupor,
249 3,3|               all night, without leaving Ayrton's house, or returning to
250 3,3|                It was very probable that Ayrton would not be able to throw
251 3,3|                  execution. The next day Ayrton awoke from his torpor, and
252 3,3|               and four days separation. ~Ayrton then in a few words recounted
253 3,3|                 scruples as to murdering Ayrton! They spared Ben Joyce! ~
254 3,3|             Joyce! ~But from that moment Ayrton was exposed to the importunities
255 3,3|                murdering the colonists! ~Ayrton remained firm. The once
256 3,3|               then they had subsisted on Ayrton's stores, but did not live
257 3,3|                 Cyrus Harding's dagger. ~Ayrton's anxiety and despair may
258 3,3|               ill-treatment inflicted on Ayrton was now redoubled. His hands
259 3,3|             island, or the south coast. ~Ayrton had no further news of his
260 3,3|                 engineer. ~"Dead!" cried Ayrton, half rising from his bed,
261 3,3|           corpses of the five convicts! ~Ayrton was astounded. Harding and
262 3,3|                 he who brought you here, Ayrton, whose influence has once
263 3,3|               influence soon restored to Ayrton his moral and physical energy.
264 3,3|                them deep in the ground. ~Ayrton was then made acquainted
265 3,3|                 despaired of ever seeing Ayrton again, and had been convinced
266 3,3|                  our island and say that Ayrton is here in case the Scotch
267 3,3|                    But, Pencroft," asked Ayrton, "how do you intend to make
268 3,3|                Bonadventure!'" exclaimed Ayrton. "She no longer exists." ~"
269 3,3|                his seat. ~"No," answered Ayrton. "The convicts discovered
270 3,3|             waters of Falls River. There Ayrton showed them the cavern where
271 3,3|                  This cavern was just as Ayrton had left it. They found
272 3,4|             Island a document indicating Ayrton's new residence. ~As the "
273 3,4|               searched for some trace of Ayrton. Will it not then he best
274 3,4|                ready, and I imagine that Ayrton can lend us a good helping
275 3,4|                    As a matter of course Ayrton shared the common lot in
276 3,4|             Flotsam Point. ~Pencroft and Ayrton, the most zealous workmen
277 3,5|                injured ribs Pencroft and Ayrton had extracted the bolts
278 3,5|             little dream of the future. ~Ayrton silently said to himself
279 3,5|                 Gideon Spilett, Herbert, Ayrton, Pencroft, Neb. Therefore
280 3,5|                  did, captain," answered Ayrton. ~"And that was-" ~"Four
281 3,5|                were in the boat. Neb and Ayrton took the oars, Pencroft
282 3,6|                  was of a feverish heat. Ayrton, Pencroft, Herbert, and
283 3,6|                  as to the adventures of Ayrton with regard to the discrepancy
284 3,6|               made known the presence of Ayrton upon Tabor Island, by means
285 3,7|                The 'Nautilus,'" observed Ayrton, "might have enabled us
286 3,7|            sobbed aloud. Tears fell from Ayrton's eyes. Neb was on his knees
287 3,8|           precaution, Pencroft, Neb, and Ayrton drew it up on a little beach
288 3,8|             there the notice relating to Ayrton. This was a precaution rendered
289 3,8|             Cyrus Harding, Pencroft, and Ayrton, assisted by Neb, Gideon
290 3,8|                    It seems to me," said Ayrton, who had reclined so as
291 3,8|                  and were convinced that Ayrton was not mistaken. The rumbling
292 3,8|                 we should be idle! Come, Ayrton, Neb, Herbert, Captain Harding,
293 3,8|                accordingly arranged that Ayrton should proceed thither the
294 3,8|                  dawn, Cyrus Harding and Ayrton, mounting the cart drawn
295 3,8|              occasion. Cyrus Harding and Ayrton had scarcely reached the
296 3,8|                   Captain Harding," said Ayrton. ~"It is very serious,"
297 3,8|           phenomenon. Do you, therefore, Ayrton, occupy yourself with the
298 3,8|                  for you in two hours." ~Ayrton then proceeded to enter
299 3,8|                  he reached the corral. ~Ayrton awaited him. ~"The animals
300 3,8|                   Captain Harding," said Ayrton. ~"Good, Ayrton." ~"They
301 3,8|           Harding," said Ayrton. ~"Good, Ayrton." ~"They seem uneasy, Captain
302 3,8|               you ready?" ~"Take a lamp, Ayrton," answered the engineer; "
303 3,8|                 we will start at once." ~Ayrton did as desired. The onagers,
304 3,8|                 Cyrus Harding, preceding Ayrton, took the narrow path which
305 3,8|         impossible for Cyrus Harding and Ayrton, with these impediments,
306 3,8|          northwest coast of the island. ~Ayrton and Cyrus Harding commenced
307 3,8|                rocks. ~Cyrus Harding and Ayrton found without difficulty
308 3,8|                Captain Harding," replied Ayrton, drawing towards him the
309 3,8|                of the vault. ~"On board, Ayrton!" ~The two colonists stepped
310 3,8|                  of the crypt, and there Ayrton, with the aid of flint and
311 3,8|    notwithstanding." ~"Forward!" replied Ayrton, bending to his oars and
312 3,8|                 and a terrible danger!" ~Ayrton said not a word, but, upon
313 3,9|                 order, Cyrus Harding and Ayrton arrived at Granite House. ~
314 3,9|                   the corral!" exclaimed Ayrton. ~It was, in fact, towards
315 3,9|                 instant destruction. ~At Ayrton's cry the colonists rushed
316 3,9|               The gate was burst open by Ayrton, and the animals, bewildered
317 3,9|               her at once. ~Pencroft and Ayrton therefore set about the
318 3,0|              Herbert, Pencroft, Neb, and Ayrton had survived, it was because,
319 3,0|                no power to give. Neb and Ayrton were resigned to their fate. ~"
320 3,0|                at this time in search of Ayrton at Tabor Island? It was
321 3,0|            deposit a notice pointing out Ayrton's change of abode, the commander
322 3,0|                 what passed around them. Ayrton alone, by a supreme effort,
323 3,0|             morning of the 24th of March Ayrton's arms were extended toward
324 3,0|              escaped death. ~A word from Ayrton explained everything. ~"
325 3,0|                  to Tabor Island to find Ayrton, and bring him back to his
326 3,0|                   where you did not find Ayrton, of coming a hundred miles
327 3,0|                  order to find, not only Ayrton, but yourself and your companions." ~"
328 3,0|                 the present residence of Ayrton and five American colonists." ~"
329 3,0|              name of Captain Nemo. ~Then Ayrton, approaching the engineer,
330 3,0|                  It was the coffer which Ayrton had saved at the risk of
331 3,0|                handed to the engineer. ~"Ayrton! Ayrton!" said Cyrus Harding,
332 3,0|                  the engineer. ~"Ayrton! Ayrton!" said Cyrus Harding, deeply
333 3,0|                 Neb was with his master; Ayrton was there ready to sacrifice