But, as to what became of the survivors of the _Jane_, whether they were taken by the natives of Tsalal and kept in captivity, or remained free, Patterson's note-book says nothing, nor does it relate under what circumstances he himself was carried far away from them." "All that we shall learn, Mr.Jeorling.Yes, we shall know all.
The main point is that we are quite sure my brother and five of his sailors were living less than four months ago on some part of Tsalal Island.

There is now no question of a romance signed 'Edgar Poe,' but of a veracious narrative signed 'Patterson.'" "Captain," said I, "will you let me be one of your company until the end of the campaign of the _Halbrane_ in the Antarctic seas ?" Captain Len Guy looked at me with a glance as penetrating as a keen blade.

Otherwise hedid not appear surprised by the proposal I had made; perhaps he had been expecting it--and he uttered only the single word: "Willingly.".