Part,  Chapter

 501 2,7|           onagers for the first time. ~Pencroft had already coaxed the animals
 502 2,7|             day all the colony, except Pencroft who walked at the animals'
 503 2,7|               led to their stable, and Pencroft before going to sleep gave
 504 2,8|               Spilett and Herbert, for Pencroft had been obliged to give
 505 2,8|               was very profitable, for Pencroft had made some lines, armed
 506 2,8|         settlers, and which enraptured Pencroft. ~"Jup, some soup!" ~"Jup,
 507 2,8|             head in a knowing way when Pencroft, referring to his joke of
 508 2,8|             walking with a stick which Pencroft had given him, and which
 509 2,8|             jolly fellow he is!" cried Pencroft often. "If he was as mischievous
 510 2,8|               by Harding, Herbert, and Pencroft, proceeded to the sources
 511 2,8|            around them. Cyrus Harding, Pencroft, Neb, and Jup, posted themselves
 512 2,8|           smiled at Herbert's ideas or Pencroft's nonsense, but always and
 513 2,9|                size of a pigeon's egg, Pencroft's first thought was that
 514 2,9|            quarreling," often repeated Pencroft, "never any improper reply.
 515 2,9|                in this month of March, Pencroft, talking to the engineer,
 516 2,9|               heavily loaded." ~"Well, Pencroft, we will try to please you,"
 517 2,9|              like the barrel of a gun, Pencroft succeeded in making a tube
 518 2,9|              from the end of the tube. Pencroft had asked to be allowed
 519 2,9|                corral, and when it was Pencroft's turn to go he took Jup,
 520 2,9|                What is the good?" said Pencroft. "The island is quite comfortable
 521 2,9|                already." ~"Good!" said Pencroft. "The captain is too good
 522 2,9|          already!" ~"An island?" cried Pencroft. ~"Tabor Island." ~"An important
 523 2,9|                we will visit it," said Pencroft. ~"We?" ~"Yes, captain.
 524 2,9|             And what's that?" returned Pencroft. "In forty-eight hours,
 525 2,0|                       Chapter 10 ~When Pencroft had once got a plan in his
 526 2,0|              months, Cyrus Harding and Pencroft should work alone at the
 527 2,0|                he was ably seconded by Pencroft, who, having worked for
 528 2,0|                were laid on the keel. ~Pencroft, as may be believed, was
 529 2,0|                bushels, captain," said Pencroft, alter having scrupulously
 530 2,0|             little in reserve." ~"Yes, Pencroft, and if the next crop gives
 531 2,0|              precious seed. That done, Pencroft returned to his work. ~During
 532 2,0|         treasure which will secure you Pencroft's gratitude forever." ~"
 533 2,0|               tobacco!" ~"Oh, good old Pencroft! Won't he be pleased! But
 534 2,0|               t let us say anything to Pencroft yet; we will prepare these
 535 2,0|               as much precaution as if Pencroft had been the most vigilant
 536 2,0|     successfully carried on unknown to Pencroft, for, occupied with the
 537 2,0|          trouble of catching!" ~"Well, Pencroft," observed Harding, "I should
 538 2,0|                greatest numbers." ~And Pencroft returned to his work, not
 539 2,0|                colonists. It irritated Pencroft especially, as he could
 540 2,0|              hunting, left their guns, Pencroft threw down his ax, and Harding
 541 2,0|               prove anything!" replied Pencroft. "Whales have been known
 542 2,0|              be nothing astonishing." ~Pencroft, having torn the harpoon
 543 2,0|            taste, color, nor density. ~Pencroft had formerly served on board
 544 2,0|             call that ingenious!" said Pencroft. ~"And it will spare the
 545 2,0|             that she would sail well. ~Pencroft worked with unparalleled
 546 2,0|              about to leave the table, Pencroft felt a hand on his shoulder. ~
 547 2,0|             said,-~"One moment, Master Pencroft, you mustn't sneak off like
 548 2,0|               more." ~"A pipe, then?" ~Pencroft jumped up, and his great
 549 2,0|         Tobacco! real tobacco!" ~"Yes, Pencroft," returned Cyrus Harding, "
 550 2,0|           wanting to our island." ~And Pencroft smoked, and smoked, and
 551 2,0|              Herbert, no doubt?" ~"No, Pencroft, it was Mr. Spilett." ~"
 552 2,0|          anything like it before. ~"Oh Pencroft," said Spilett, recovering
 553 2,1|              his companions, including Pencroft, who was once more obliged
 554 2,1|              and, to his great regret, Pencroft was obliged to suspend his
 555 2,1|          talked over this project with Pencroft, and he found him strangely
 556 2,1|               for a few days," replied Pencroft, "only for a few days, captain.
 557 2,1|              the fine season," replied Pencroft. "But, captain, as we must
 558 2,1|             with me on this voyage." ~"Pencroft," replied the engineer,
 559 2,1|              Captain Harding," replied Pencroft, with unshaken confidence, "
 560 2,1|              Say 'our' boat, at least, Pencroft," replied the engineer,
 561 2,1|           Where is he going to?" asked Pencroft. ~"Towards New Zealand,"
 562 2,1|             say, captain," interrupted Pencroft, "that we burn diamonds
 563 2,1|         great-grandchildren!" observed Pencroft. ~"They will discover something
 564 2,1|            what will they find?" asked Pencroft. "Can you guess, captain?" ~"
 565 2,1|               Harding. ~"Water!" cried Pencroft, "water as fuel for steamers
 566 2,1|                You were born too soon, Pencroft," returned Neb, who only
 567 2,1|                in that way for?" asked Pencroft. ~"And Jup be growling like
 568 2,1|               Quiet there, Top!" added Pencroft, turning to the dog, "and
 569 2,1|               Spilett and Herbert, but Pencroft and Neb also took part in
 570 2,2|               help me. I count on you, Pencroft." ~"No, Neb," replied the
 571 2,2|              world. ~During this week, Pencroft, aided by Herbert, who handled
 572 2,2|    manufactured by Cyrus Harding under Pencroft's directions by means of
 573 2,2|               the vessel was finished. Pencroft also manufactured a flag,
 574 2,2|                  What are they?" cried Pencroft. ~"Wolves, jaguars, or apes?"
 575 2,2|              they have crossed?" asked Pencroft. ~"They must have crossed
 576 2,2|               Gideon Spilett, Herbert, Pencroft and Neb posted themselves
 577 2,2|                must not pass!" shouted Pencroft. ~"They shall not pass!"
 578 2,2|               shore. ~"And Jup!" cried Pencroft; "where is Jup?" Jup had
 579 2,2|              for he leaned his head on Pencroft's shoulder as if to thank
 580 2,2|                Jup, carried by Neb and Pencroft, was placed in the lift,
 581 2,2|              Mr. Spilett, Mr. Herbert, Pencroft, come! come!" ~The colonists,
 582 2,2|               House! ~"My pipe," cried Pencroft. "He has taken my pipe!
 583 2,2|        similarity of tastes of Jup and Pencroft served to tighten the bonds
 584 2,2|              he is really a man," said Pencroft sometimes to Neb. "Should
 585 2,2|               Suppose we change pipes, Pencroft." ~"Yes," replied Neb, "
 586 2,2|             there was no want of wood, Pencroft proposed to the engineer
 587 2,2|          hatchways let into the deck. ~Pencroft had no trouble in finding
 588 2,2|               the vessel was launched. Pencroft was radiant with joy, the
 589 2,2|             colonists, particularly of Pencroft, who showed no modesty on
 590 2,2|                all. To satisfy Captain Pencroft, it was now necessary to
 591 2,2|               hands on board," shouted Pencroft; but breakfast was first
 592 2,2|               it, but he did not share Pencroft's confidence in her, and
 593 2,2|              Bonadventure," steered by Pencroft, stood out to sea. ~The
 594 2,2|            pair of heels, according to Pencroft's mode of speaking. After
 595 2,2|              promised to be charming. ~Pencroft now stood off the shore,
 596 2,2|           beautiful and good," replied Pencroft. "I love it as I loved my
 597 2,2|                Captain Harding," asked Pencroft, "what do you think of our
 598 2,2|                extent?" ~"What voyage, Pencroft?" ~"One to Tabor Island,
 599 2,2|              said Spilett, "our friend Pencroft has become very particular
 600 2,2|               him anxiety. ~"Consider, Pencroft," resumed Harding, "you
 601 2,2|                  Out of six," answered Pencroft; "you forget Jup." ~"Out
 602 2,2|               in it, captain," replied Pencroft. ~"That is possible, Pencroft;
 603 2,2|          Pencroft. ~"That is possible, Pencroft; but I repeat it is to expose
 604 2,2|               once he shouted,-~"Luff, Pencroft, luff!" ~"What's the matter,"
 605 2,3|                 A castaway!" exclaimed Pencroft; "left on this Tabor Island
 606 2,3|                oppose my going." ~"No, Pencroft," replied Cyrus Harding; "
 607 2,3|               it is lucky for him that Pencroft thought of building this
 608 2,3|              to you?" asked Harding of Pencroft. ~"It appears fortunate,
 609 2,3|                 Perhaps you are right, Pencroft," replied the engineer; "
 610 2,3|               During this conversation Pencroft had not remained inactive.
 611 2,3|            made. It appeared best that Pencroft and Herbert, who knew how
 612 2,3|             emotion on both sides, and Pencroft setting sail made towards
 613 2,3|        separation in fifteen months." ~Pencroft, the reporter and Herbert
 614 2,3|       proceeded rapidly on her course. Pencroft had hoisted the foresail,
 615 2,3|            with the ropes, and Captain Pencroft was perfectly satisfied
 616 2,3|            again promised to be fine. ~Pencroft prudently lowered the foresail,
 617 2,3|              on such a calm night, but Pencroft was a prudent sailor and
 618 2,3|               slept part of the night. Pencroft and Herbert took turns for
 619 2,3|               and judgment of the lad. Pencroft gave him his directions
 620 2,3|         deserted as all that," replied Pencroft. ~"What do you mean?" asked
 621 2,3|                us for porpoises?" ~And Pencroft laughed at his joke. ~By
 622 2,3|           Gideon Spilett, Herbert, nor Pencroft slept that night. In the
 623 2,3|              horizon. ~"Land!" shouted Pencroft at about six o'clock in
 624 2,3|             And it was impossible that Pencroft should be mistaken, it was
 625 2,3|                than two miles off, and Pencroft, while looking for a suitable
 626 2,3|          channels among the reefs, and Pencroft observed every turn with
 627 2,3|                the receding tide; then Pencroft and his companions, well
 628 2,3|               at the foot of the hill, Pencroft, Spilett, and Herbert climbed
 629 2,3|              Herbert. ~"Yes," rejoined Pencroft: "It would have been too
 630 2,3|                  Let us go down," said Pencroft, "and search." ~The sailor
 631 2,3|                he had died of misery. ~Pencroft, Spilett, and Herbert, forming
 632 2,3|                on the island," replied Pencroft, "it is impossible but that
 633 2,3|             Capital, jolly!" exclaimed Pencroft. "That will suit Neb as
 634 2,3|       important culture!" ~"Yes," said Pencroft, "the castaway has gone." ~"
 635 2,3|            time." ~"Why not?" returned Pencroft. "But night is coming on,"
 636 2,3|                door was pushed open by Pencroft, who entered with a rapid
 637 2,4|                            Chapter 14 ~Pencroft, Herbert, and Gideon Spilett
 638 2,4|                midst of the darkness. ~Pencroft shouted loudly. ~No reply
 639 2,4|      supporting an armful of dry wood. Pencroft threw the blazing twig on
 640 2,4|           reporter. ~"No one," replied Pencroft. ~"It is a long time since
 641 2,4|                Mr. Spilett," then said Pencroft, "instead of returning on
 642 2,4|            this hut." ~"You are right, Pencroft," answered Gideon Spilett, "
 643 2,4|                and his tools," replied Pencroft. "You know the value which
 644 2,4|              warm it. The door closed, Pencroft, Herbert and Spilett remained
 645 2,4|              The inferences deduced by Pencroft were perfectly reasonable,
 646 2,4|         Christian burial. ~Day dawned; Pencroft and his companions immediately
 647 2,4|                  Britannia," exclaimed Pencroft, whom the reporter had called; "
 648 2,4|                It matters very little, Pencroft!" ~"Very little indeed,"
 649 2,4|               of uneasiness had seized Pencroft upon the subject of his
 650 2,4|          minutes after leaving the hut Pencroft and his companions reached
 651 2,4|              buried deep in the sand. ~Pencroft could not restrain a sigh
 652 2,4|              than of a living man that Pencroft and his companions searched.
 653 2,4|           to-morrow at daybreak," said Pencroft to his two companions, as
 654 2,4|            important." ~"Yes," replied Pencroft, "but we must not forget
 655 2,4|                 Mr. Spilett," answered Pencroft, "I will ask you to set
 656 2,4|                t waste time," returned Pencroft. "You, Herbert, go and gather
 657 2,4|              there was nothing human. ~Pencroft and Gideon Spilett were
 658 2,4|            reporter. ~"Run!" exclaimed Pencroft. ~And the sailor and Spilett
 659 2,4|               the work of a minute for Pencroft and Gideon Spilett. The
 660 2,4|                wounded him!" exclaimed Pencroft. ~"But he is not an ape,"
 661 2,4|               Herbert. ~At these words Pencroft and Gideon Spilett looked
 662 2,4|               has ever been one?" said Pencroft to the reporter. ~"Alas!
 663 2,4|          creatures from brutishness." ~Pencroft shook his head doubtfully. ~"
 664 2,4|                   Let us try," replied Pencroft. ~The cords which shackled
 665 2,4|               and he remained there in Pencroft's charge. ~Herbert and Spilett
 666 2,4|             apparently deaf and dumb. ~Pencroft offered him something to
 667 2,4|             recover his senses?" asked Pencroft. "It is not impossible that
 668 2,4|                 we shall see," replied Pencroft, "and I am anxious to know
 669 2,4|                of weather predicted by Pencroft occurred. The wind having
 670 2,4|                the anchor was weighed. Pencroft took a reef in the mainsail,
 671 2,4|                for the "Bonadventure." Pencroft was soon obliged to sail
 672 2,4|                away. ~On this occasion Pencroft and his companions, who
 673 2,4|         without having uttered a word. Pencroft, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert,
 674 2,4|            greatly increased. ~Neither Pencroft, Spilett, nor Herbert thought
 675 2,4|      impossible to rectify her course. Pencroft, uneasy to the last degree,
 676 2,4|             the course to be followed. Pencroft, who was bearing too much
 677 2,5|                Bonadventure," was that Pencroft had not found the castaway
 678 2,5|            prison for another. ~Indeed Pencroft, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert
 679 2,5|               s just the point," added Pencroft, "I don't know if we have
 680 2,5|                    Certainly you have, Pencroft," replied the engineer quickly. ~"
 681 2,5|             the reporter, Herbert, and Pencroft were dying of hunger, heard
 682 2,5|             finished,-~"Captain," said Pencroft, "I think it would be prudent
 683 2,5|               where would you put her, Pencroft?" ~"In Port Balloon," replied
 684 2,5|               us there!" ~"Do it then, Pencroft, and take your 'Bonadventure'
 685 2,5|             her." ~"Famous!" exclaimed Pencroft. "A harbor with a lighthouse,
 686 2,5|         becomes easy." ~"Yes, my brave Pencroft," answered the engineer, "
 687 2,5|                perhaps the incredulous Pencroft, soon shared both his hope
 688 2,5|                engineer. ~"Well!" said Pencroft. "When that fellow is outside,
 689 2,5|              island. Cyrus Harding and Pencroft went to the room occupied
 690 2,5|               at the door, Harding and Pencroft made him take his place
 691 2,5|                is raised." ~"Oh!" said Pencroft, "that isn't a man to be
 692 2,6|            colonists; for one evening, Pencroft, listening at the door of
 693 2,6|                induced to think," said Pencroft, "that this man was not
 694 2,6|           there." ~"You must be right, Pencroft," replied the reporter, "
 695 2,6|            Herbert. ~"But then," added Pencroft, "they must return, and-" ~"
 696 2,6|               island?" ~"No," answered Pencroft, "for it was still floating.
 697 2,6|              fled like a madman. ~Neb, Pencroft, and Herbert ran also towards
 698 2,6|            never come back!" exclaimed Pencroft. ~"He will come back," replied
 699 2,6|                  Not to mention," said Pencroft, "that the windmill will
 700 2,6|              advanced rapidly. Neb and Pencroft had become very skilful
 701 2,6|                was finished. As usual, Pencroft was delighted with his work,
 702 2,6|           engineer, "but not too much, Pencroft." ~"Pooh! our mill would
 703 2,6|                the island. ~Meanwhile, Pencroft and Neb were working in
 704 2,6|               able to hear the shouts. Pencroft and Neb, leaving the poultry-yard
 705 2,6|               Gideon Spilett, Herbert, Pencroft, Neb, himself, and, he added,
 706 2,7|             their guard. As to Neb and Pencroft, one day at the stables
 707 2,7|             him! ~"But then," observed Pencroft, "why did he entreat the
 708 2,7|         Perhaps sooner than you think, Pencroft." ~And, indeed, the day
 709 2,7|          answered. ~"Never?" exclaimed Pencroft. ~"Never!" ~And Ayrton,
 710 2,8|               now, captain," exclaimed Pencroft, "what does that mean? What!
 711 2,8|             him." ~"However," observed Pencroft, "if he was not yet a brute
 712 2,8|                it must be so," replied Pencroft, "without that the fact
 713 2,8|             Harding. "Do not doubt it, Pencroft, for it was painful to him.
 714 2,8|               to accomplish. ~Herbert, Pencroft, and Neb resumed their ordinary
 715 2,8|           manage that, captain?" asked Pencroft. "Do you by chance happen
 716 2,8|        satisfactory reply from Ayrton. Pencroft was wild with joy, and every
 717 2,8|         appeared in the crop. However, Pencroft had thought of doing so,
 718 2,8|                a great part of Neb and Pencroft's time. The onagers, who
 719 2,8|                It multiplies us," said Pencroft. ~And the sailor was enchanted
 720 2,8|              going to grin!" exclaimed Pencroft. ~And if Master Jup had
 721 2,8|                 It must be snow!" said Pencroft. ~"Or rather it's very like
 722 2,8|     temperature. ~"By Jove!" exclaimed Pencroft, "all our plants will be
 723 2,9|                do not say no," replied Pencroft, who had always the casting
 724 2,9|           Would you not, in that case, Pencroft, attempt the adventure?"
 725 2,9|             Neb. ~"Who is that?" asked Pencroft. ~"Ayrton." ~"If he will
 726 2,9|            will consent to come," said Pencroft. ~"Nonsense!" returned the
 727 2,9|          abandoned." ~"Well!" answered Pencroft, "I agree with you that
 728 2,9|               comes before that," said Pencroft. ~"That is not probable,"
 729 2,9|                 At any rate," remarked Pencroft, "it is well understood
 730 2,9|            uncomfortable there!" ~"No, Pencroft," replied the engineer, "
 731 2,9|              excursion was proposed by Pencroft, and Cyrus Harding fully
 732 2,9|                they did sleep however. Pencroft set sail at break of day,
 733 2,9|          rapidly. ~"However," observed Pencroft, "I should not be surprised
 734 2,9|                    Perfectly," replied Pencroft, "and besides, the north
 735 2,9|              like it or not," answered Pencroft, "for the sky looks very
 736 2,9|                coast of Shark Gulf." ~"Pencroft," said Cyrus Harding, "do
 737 2,9|            Bonadventure!'" ~That which Pencroft called ribs was the pan
 738 2,9|             What o'clock is it?" asked Pencroft. ~"Ten o'clock," replied
 739 2,9|              are very strong." ~"Well, Pencroft," asked Harding, "can you
 740 2,9|             sunrise." ~"As I told you, Pencroft, we will leave it to you,"
 741 2,9|          answered Harding. ~"Ah!" said Pencroft, "if there was only a lighthouse
 742 2,9|               mean, captain," answered Pencroft, "that on board the 'Bonadventure'
 743 2,0|         Chapter 20 ~Things happened as Pencroft had predicted, he being
 744 2,0|                he had wished to do so, Pencroft could not have gained the
 745 2,0|                could not sustain them. Pencroft, as a good sailor, was prepared
 746 2,0|                companions, Herbert and Pencroft, had seen it with him! The
 747 2,0|                two points, and enabled Pencroft to enter the narrow gulf
 748 2,0|           frame of lava. ~"Well," said Pencroft, "this bay would make admirable
 749 2,0|          wicked look!" ~"Hallo!" cried Pencroft, "here is Neb turning up
 750 2,0|             easily found out," replied Pencroft. ~And the sailor sounded
 751 2,0|            bottom. ~"There," exclaimed Pencroft, "our iron-clads can come
 752 2,0|              five or six times longer, Pencroft would not find bottom." ~"
 753 2,0|                but I must point out to Pencroft that his harbor is wanting
 754 2,0|         passengers to leave the deck. ~Pencroft consoled himself by saying
 755 2,0|        thousands. ~About four o'clock, Pencroft leaving the point of the
 756 2,0|              of man. Besides; question Pencroft and Herbert. They saw it
 757 2,0|                is supernatural?" ~"No, Pencroft, but mysterious, most certainly,"
 758 2,0|               being unconscious-" said Pencroft. ~"That is not admissible,"
 759 2,0|          confess, not at all," replied Pencroft, "and the wound which the
 760 2,0|              island, Herbert, Neb, and Pencroft stared at each other, not
 761 2,0|          degree. ~"'Pon my word," said Pencroft at last, "you are right,
 762 2,0|           returning from Tabor Island, Pencroft," continued the engineer, "
 763 2,0|               engineer. ~"No," replied Pencroft, "for the sky was covered
 764 2,0|                You did not!" exclaimed Pencroft, in the height of his astonishment,
 765 2,0|              another hand than ours!" ~Pencroft, Herbert, and Neb were stupefied.
 766 2,0|             island. ~But from that day Pencroft appeared to be anxious.
 767 2,0|             strange happened, although Pencroft and Neb were on the watch
 768 3,1|     immediately called Gideon Spilett, Pencroft, and Neb into the dining-room
 769 3,1|                them what had happened. Pencroft, seizing the telescope,
 770 3,1|                anything yet," answered Pencroft, "for her rigging alone
 771 3,1|                to inhabited countries. Pencroft and Neb, especially, who
 772 3,1|              sight! ~From time to time Pencroft took the glass and rested
 773 3,1|              he recognizes her," added Pencroft, "it will agitate him exceedingly!" ~"
 774 3,1|                    Certainly," replied Pencroft. ~"I think so too," added
 775 3,1|               position." ~"Well," said Pencroft, "suppose this vessel comes
 776 3,1|           Ocean!" ~"Hurrah!" exclaimed Pencroft, "and that will be no small
 777 3,1|              to guard it: and trust to Pencroft, they shouldn't steal it
 778 3,1|        direction was she sailing? This Pencroft could not determine. However,
 779 3,1|              simply sailing," observed Pencroft. "The wind is favorable
 780 3,1|             that you may be right, Mr. Pencroft," answered Ayrton, "and
 781 3,1|               work. Gideon Spilett and Pencroft were particularly nervous,
 782 3,1|               fraught with no danger. ~Pencroft, after a minute examination,
 783 3,1|         therefore decided that Neb and Pencroft should go to Port Balloon,
 784 3,1|            approached rapidly. Neb and Pencroft put off their departure,
 785 3,1|            Duncan'! It could not be!" ~Pencroft again brought the brig within
 786 3,1|     acquaintance." ~"Never mind!" said Pencroft. "It is best to know whom
 787 3,1|               the American flag," said Pencroft from time to time, "nor
 788 3,1|               Herbert. ~"Oh," answered Pencroft, "she is sheltered in Port
 789 3,1|                 Well! who knows?" said Pencroft. "Perhaps that cursed craft
 790 3,2|                 everything!" exclaimed Pencroft, stamping his foot. "They
 791 3,2|              few hours!" ~"Everything, Pencroft," answered Harding, "and
 792 3,2|              will accompany you," said Pencroft. ~"You mistrust me!" said
 793 3,2|                animation, "no, Ayrton, Pencroft does not mistrust you. You
 794 3,2|               the pirates. ~Ayrton and Pencroft, followed by their companions,
 795 3,2|              in it for several hours. ~Pencroft and Neb, during this time,
 796 3,2|            Ayrton then shoved off with Pencroft in the boat. ~It was half-past
 797 3,2|               Ayrton then, followed by Pencroft, crossed it with a rapid
 798 3,2|             her exact situation. As to Pencroft, he crouched down in a cleft
 799 3,2|              him like hail. ~What were Pencroft's feelings, sheltered under
 800 3,2|             and yet neither Ayrton nor Pencroft had reappeared. Was the
 801 3,2|              to the help of Ayrton and Pencroft? But how? The tide being
 802 3,2|           wounded in the shoulder, and Pencroft, safe and sound, whom their
 803 3,2|               asked the sailor. ~"Yes, Pencroft." ~"Hum! six against fifty!" ~"
 804 3,2|               counting-" ~"Who?" asked Pencroft. ~Cyrus did not reply, but
 805 3,3|         completely dissipated. Neb and Pencroft immediately ascended to
 806 3,3|            divided among Harding, Neb, Pencroft, and Herbert. ~The posts
 807 3,3|               shore. ~As to Ayrton and Pencroft, they shoved off in the
 808 3,3|                brig's boat, Ayrton and Pencroft were to return in their
 809 3,3|             wrung each other's hands. ~Pencroft succeeded in controlling
 810 3,3|               minutes later Ayrton and Pencroft, having without difficulty
 811 3,3|              would land on the islet. ~Pencroft and Ayrton, each hidden
 812 3,3|            into the boat. Ayrton's and Pencroft's balls had struck them
 813 3,3|             which sheltered Ayrton and Pencroft, made it fly in splinters,
 814 3,3|             the air and on the water. ~Pencroft and Ayrton, although they
 815 3,3|            becoming very dangerous for Pencroft and Ayrton, and they saw
 816 3,3|              crew into disorder. Then, Pencroft and Ayrton, abandoning their
 817 3,3|            raised. ~"Hallo," exclaimed Pencroft as he rushed into the Chimneys, "
 818 3,3|            channel yet, I fancy!" said Pencroft. ~"But suppose she does
 819 3,3|              Confound them!" exclaimed Pencroft, "it really seems as if
 820 3,3|                 Spilett and Neb?" said Pencroft. ~"They will know when it
 821 3,3|               to entering the channel, Pencroft, contrary to Ayrton's opinion,
 822 3,3|                 Eight less!" exclaimed Pencroft. "Really, one would have
 823 3,3|          anchor is weighed!" exclaimed Pencroft. ~"Yes, and she is already
 824 3,3|        destructive. ~"Never!" repeated Pencroft, "Bob Harvey will never,
 825 3,3|                 they are coming!" said Pencroft. ~At that moment, Cyrus
 826 3,3|              channel!" ~"Yes," replied Pencroft, "and in ten minutes she
 827 3,3|              would be the use of that, Pencroft?" replied Harding. "No.
 828 3,3|             are discovered!" exclaimed Pencroft. ~The colonists had not,
 829 3,4|               to the powder!" returned Pencroft, throwing himself into the
 830 3,4|            reporter and Ayrton, joined Pencroft, Neb, and Herbert on the
 831 3,4|           these riches, and Ayrton and Pencroft jumped into the boat with
 832 3,4|           business first." ~Ayrton and Pencroft pulled vigorously towards
 833 3,4|               the channel. ~Ayrton and Pencroft were able to fasten the
 834 3,4|              That is what I have been, Pencroft." ~"But what you are no
 835 3,4|                  And besides," thought Pencroft, "why should it be impossible
 836 3,4|      Miraculous is the word," repeated Pencroft, "for it must be acknowledged
 837 3,4|      habitation!" ~"And can you guess, Pencroft," asked the reporter, "how
 838 3,4|              is more simple," answered Pencroft. "A convict vessel is not
 839 3,4|                    Why, captain," said Pencroft, "you don't suppose that
 840 3,4|               Nonsense, Neb," answered Pencroft, "you did not look at the
 841 3,4|               Well, we shall soon see, Pencroft," said the engineer. ~"We
 842 3,4|             explosion, you will agree, Pencroft, that it occurred just in
 843 3,4|             all this." ~"I cannot say, Pencroft," said the engineer. "That
 844 3,4|            reply which did not satisfy Pencroft at all. He stuck to "an
 845 3,4|                ve a notion!" exclaimed Pencroft, "that this vessel will
 846 3,4|             profitable way. Ayrton and Pencroft had, at the entrance made
 847 3,4|                were lined with copper. Pencroft was convinced by the evidence
 848 3,4|                I don't know," answered Pencroft, "Captain Harding doesn'
 849 3,4|               are too rich!" exclaimed Pencroft, "But what are we going
 850 3,4|         through the bottom, Ayrton and Pencroft, diving to the bed of the
 851 3,4|           storerooms of Granite House. Pencroft, always enthusiastic in
 852 3,4|                of her boats Ayrton and Pencroft believed that the brig was
 853 3,4|          attentively, then, turning to Pencroft,-~"You persist, my friend,"
 854 3,4|                bit of pipe!" exclaimed Pencroft in a tone of perfect incredulity. ~"
 855 3,4|                tube. ~"That?" returned Pencroft. ~"Yes! This cylinder is
 856 3,4|               torpedo there?" demanded Pencroft, who did not like to yield. ~"
 857 3,5|           matter?" ~"My opinion," said Pencroft, "is that, whoever he may
 858 3,5|             but that is not an answer, Pencroft." ~"Master," then said Neb, "
 859 3,5|                you say, Neb," observed Pencroft. ~"I am of Neb's opinion,"
 860 3,5|               course, my boy," replied Pencroft, "so would I and all of
 861 3,5|             ball in his hands!" ~"But, Pencroft," answered Spilett, "you
 862 3,5|          pieces of ordnance, which, at Pencroft's entreaty, were hoisted
 863 3,5|              battery. ~"Captain," said Pencroft one day, it was the 8th
 864 3,5|             are provided?" ~"Try them, Pencroft," replied the engineer. "
 865 3,5|              was not less anxious than Pencroft to try the artillery of
 866 3,5|             have tried them!" answered Pencroft. ~It is unnecessary to say
 867 3,5|              fired was cylindroconic. ~Pencroft, holding the end of the
 868 3,5|              he was of his first shot. Pencroft only was prouder than he!
 869 3,5|              Well, captain," exclaimed Pencroft, whose cheers might have
 870 3,5|             permission!" ~"Believe me, Pencroft," replied the engineer, "
 871 3,5|              you think, Ayrton?" added Pencroft, turning to his companion. ~
 872 3,5|           Cyrus Harding regretted that Pencroft had so thoughtlessly put
 873 3,5|              one of those jaguars, Mr. Pencroft. I have no right to speak." ~
 874 3,5|             slow step he walked away. ~Pencroft understood. ~"What a brute
 875 3,5|                  Is that your opinion, Pencroft?" asked the engineer. ~"
 876 3,5|            done already enough?" asked Pencroft, who did not understand
 877 3,5|             shrugging his shoulders. ~"Pencroft, think of Ayrton!" said
 878 3,5|          became an honest man again!" ~Pencroft looked at his companions
 879 3,5|                   Well, well!" replied Pencroft, whom no reasoning could
 880 3,5|              more about them!" ~"Come, Pencroft," said Neb, "don't make
 881 3,5|               a mad dog, Neb," replied Pencroft coldly. ~"Pencroft," said
 882 3,5|             replied Pencroft coldly. ~"Pencroft," said the engineer, "you
 883 3,5|              was agreed upon, although Pencroft augured nothing good from
 884 3,5|           reason on their side against Pencroft. Would they be right in
 885 3,6|             been so quickly done, that Pencroft, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert
 886 3,6|              for our 'Bonadventure.'" ~Pencroft's apprehensions were not
 887 3,6|              after dinner, well armed. Pencroft, ostentatiously slipping
 888 3,6|               Arrived at Port Balloon, Pencroft saw with extreme satisfaction
 889 3,6|              or the sea. ~"Come," said Pencroft, "the blackguards have not
 890 3,6|           moment's notice!" ~"I think, Pencroft, that that is a thing to
 891 3,6|              yacht!" ~"But!" exclaimed Pencroft, "who in the world can he
 892 3,6|               longer?" ~Chatting thus, Pencroft, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert
 893 3,6|                    What is the matter, Pencroft?" asked the reporter. ~"
 894 3,6|              who made this knot!" ~And Pencroft showed a rope which fastened
 895 3,6|                  You must be mistaken, Pencroft." ~"I am not mistaken!"
 896 3,6|          nothing about that," answered Pencroft, "but what is certain, is
 897 3,6|           to-to Tabor Island?" replied Pencroft. "Do you think, they would
 898 3,6|                my name is Bonadventure Pencroft, of the Vineyard, our 'Bonadventure'
 899 3,6|             moved, more or less, since Pencroft had brought her to Port
 900 3,6|           again in her place!" ~"Then, Pencroft," said Herbert, "would it
 901 3,6|                  Yes and no," answered Pencroft, "or rather no. The mouth
 902 3,6|                  Perhaps yes," replied Pencroft. "At any rate, since we
 903 3,6|                 Well, my boy," replied Pencroft, "not finding her here,
 904 3,6|              off," said the reporter. ~Pencroft, Herbert, and Gideon Spilett,
 905 3,6|                 And well armed!" added Pencroft. ~It was immediately decided
 906 3,6|           Gideon Spilett, Herbert, and Pencroft were to repair to the corral,
 907 3,6|              down this post," observed Pencroft. ~"No," replied Gideon Spilett. "
 908 3,7|           Chapter 7 ~At Herbert's cry, Pencroft, letting his gun fall, rushed
 909 3,7|                the corral, then!" said Pencroft. ~"In a moment," said Harding. ~
 910 3,7|              dead!" ~"Dead!" exclaimed Pencroft, with a groan. ~The sailor
 911 3,7|         uttered by the reporter. ~"No, Pencroft," replied Cyrus Harding, "
 912 3,7|               us lose it, my friend." ~Pencroft was silent, but a reaction
 913 3,7|               to Granite House?" asked Pencroft. ~"No, Pencroft," replied
 914 3,7|                  asked Pencroft. ~"No, Pencroft," replied the reporter. ~"
 915 3,7|                in a menacing manner. ~"Pencroft!" said Cyrus Harding. ~Gideon
 916 3,7|              Cyrus Harding stood near. Pencroft had torn up his shirt, and
 917 3,7|             Harding, the reporter, and Pencroft. He uttered two or three
 918 3,7|               involve any catastrophe. Pencroft felt the swelling of his
 919 3,7|               hope, Mr. Spilett," said Pencroft. "Tell me again that you
 920 3,7|               God bless you!" answered Pencroft. ~As may be believed, during
 921 3,7|                 But on this day, while Pencroft watched by the sick-bed,
 922 3,7|              island of these wretches. Pencroft's presentiments were not
 923 3,7|          impossible now! As to leaving Pencroft and Herbert here alone,
 924 3,7|          Herbert was still in a sleep. Pencroft kept the compresser always
 925 3,8|           Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Pencroft had become very skilful
 926 3,8|                little, notwithstanding Pencroft's efforts, who talked incessantly
 927 3,8|          Granite House. ~"Humph!" said Pencroft, "these pirates! they are
 928 3,8|               still very weak, my poor Pencroft!" ~"Well! your strength
 929 3,9|           Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Pencroft, at a moment when Herbert
 930 3,9|                was thinking," answered Pencroft. "I believe we're not fellows
 931 3,9|                engineer. ~"I will join Pencroft," said the reporter, "and
 932 3,9|              My dear Spilett, and you, Pencroft," answered Harding, "let
 933 3,9|                  Well, captain," cried Pencroft, "a bullet does not always
 934 3,9|           struck Herbert did not miss, Pencroft," replied the engineer. "
 935 3,9|               right, captain," replied Pencroft, his chest swelling with
 936 3,9|                  If he is dead," added Pencroft, in a peculiar tone. ~"Do
 937 3,9|             tone. ~"Do you hope, then, Pencroft, that the villains have
 938 3,9|      supposition without hesitating. ~"Pencroft," said Harding, taking the
 939 3,9|         captain, I was wrong," replied Pencroft; "it was a wicked idea indeed
 940 3,9|                I do now. ~"Be patient, Pencroft," replied the engineer. "
 941 3,9|              House factory. ~"You see, Pencroft," observed Harding, "there
 942 3,9|               at Granite House!" cried Pencroft, "and that we were there,
 943 3,9|       plantations, our poultry-yard!" ~Pencroft had become a thorough farmer,
 944 3,9|           utter quick barks. ~Harding, Pencroft, and Spilett seized their
 945 3,9|           reception. ~"Jup!" exclaimed Pencroft. ~ "Neb has sent him to
 946 3,9|               have some note on him." ~Pencroft rushed up to the orang.
 947 3,9|            engineer, the reporter, and Pencroft re-enter, guessed that their
 948 3,9|                  The cart was brought. Pencroft harnessed the onager. Cyrus
 949 3,9|            They were. The engineer and Pencroft, each armed with a double-barreled
 950 3,9|                 and the onager, led by Pencroft, advanced at a slow pace. ~
 951 3,9|             cart advanced slowly under Pencroft's guidance. It had left
 952 3,9|         abandoning it. ~At that moment Pencroft stopped the onager, and
 953 3,0|            Cyrus Harding, Spilett, and Pencroft were at the foot of the
 954 3,0|            sleep, and the reporter and Pencroft remained near the bed. During
 955 3,0|                thither in company with Pencroft. Day had not yet dawned.
 956 3,0|         Granite House with Herbert and Pencroft, while Cyrus Harding, accompanied
 957 3,0|             during the following day. ~Pencroft again began to hope. Gideon
 958 3,0|           always fatal." ~Fortunately, Pencroft heard nothing of this conversation
 959 3,0|               towards Spilett, towards Pencroft. He was so young to die!
 960 3,0|              They were obliged to send Pencroft away. ~The fit lasted five
 961 3,0|                near the bed. ~Suddenly Pencroft, uttering a cry, pointed
 962 3,1|                longed so to get well! ~Pencroft was as a man who has been
 963 3,1|                embrace from the worthy Pencroft! ~The month of December
 964 3,1|            have a fever oneself!" said Pencroft. ~During all this time,
 965 3,1|                he took in company with Pencroft and Neb, the greatest possible
 966 3,1|                the apparatus remained. Pencroft stayed the last in Granite
 967 3,1|                 Dr. Spilett," answered Pencroft, "we shall walk under the
 968 3,1|               was exempted from guard. Pencroft and Gideon Spilett in one
 969 3,1|               Herbert. ~"No," answered Pencroft, "and if he was not with
 970 3,1|             rammed into my gun?" ~"No, Pencroft!" ~"It is the ball that
 971 3,2|                perhaps returned," said Pencroft. ~"I do not think so," answered
 972 3,2|         straight to the corral!" cried Pencroft. "We must finish them off,
 973 3,2|       exploration has a double object, Pencroft. If, on the one hand, we
 974 3,2|                he pleases." ~And truly Pencroft only expressed the opinion
 975 3,2|          approaches to the corral, and Pencroft, who was quite out of patience,
 976 3,2|               to obey. ~"I beg of you, Pencroft," said the engineer. ~"Very
 977 3,2|              to set out accompanied by Pencroft. Cyrus Harding consented.
 978 3,2|            Harding to the reporter and Pencroft, "you have not to gain possession
 979 3,2|                   All right," answered Pencroft. ~And the two departed. ~
 980 3,2|           forty feet. The reporter and Pencroft, halting at any suspicious
 981 3,2|               cart, Gideon Spilett and Pencroft arrived at the edge of the
 982 3,2|                 Neb, and Herbert? ~But Pencroft, excited at feeling himself
 983 3,2|             will be the time to act." ~Pencroft, convulsively clasping the
 984 3,2|                time. ~The reporter and Pencroft, since posting themselves
 985 3,2|                a single ray of light. ~Pencroft tried to push open the gate,
 986 3,2|              open. ~Gideon Spilett and Pencroft listened. ~Not a sound could
 987 3,2|             where they would consult. ~Pencroft probably agreed with this
 988 3,2|              We shall soon know," said Pencroft, "when we have scaled the
 989 3,2|            silence as complete as when Pencroft and the reporter crept over
 990 3,2|      themselves ready to fire. Jup, at Pencroft's orders, kept behind. Neb
 991 3,2|             the reporter, Herbert, and Pencroft, proceeded to the door,
 992 3,2|        stupefied. ~"I can swear," said Pencroft, "that this gate was shut
 993 3,2|            convicts in the corral when Pencroft and the reporter made their
 994 3,2|            tied to it. ~Cyrus Harding, Pencroft, and Gideon Spilett on one
 995 3,2|              and all come back here." ~Pencroft, Neb, and the reporter hastened
 996 3,3|             from the engineer, Neb and Pencroft examined the bodies, already
 997 3,3|              carefully examining them, Pencroft found on the forehead of
 998 3,3|                struck the blow?" asked Pencroft. ~"The avenging power of
 999 3,3|              for him, then!" exclaimed Pencroft. ~"Yes, we will search for
1000 3,3|               physical energy. Neb and Pencroft carried the corpses of the