On this last day I made another attempt.
In the afternoon I walked up and down before the large grotto where my captors were at work.

Robur, standing at the entrance, followed me steadily with his eyes.

Did he mean to address me?
I went up to him.

"Captain," said I, "I have already asked you a question, which you have not answered.

I ask it again: What do you intend to do with me ?" We stood face to face scarce two steps apart.