[An Antarctic Mystery by Jules Verne]@TWC D-Link bookAn Antarctic Mystery CHAPTER XVI, 13/13
Captain Len Guy had not left his cabin.
West, having received no orders, was pacing the deck aft. I seated myself at the foot of the mainmast, observing the sea which lay open and free before us. At this moment the captain came on deck; he was very pale, and his features looked pinched and weary. "Mr.Jeorling," said he, "I can affirm conscientiously that I have done all it was possible to do.
Can I hope henceforth that my brother William and his companions--No! No! We must go away--before winter--" He drew himself up, and cast a last glance towards Tsalal Island. "To-morrow, Jim," he said to West, "to morrow we will make sail as early as possible." At this moment a rough voice uttered the words: "And Pym--poor Pym!" I recognized this voice. It was the voice I had heard in my dream..
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