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Such was the history of Ben Joyce. The Major had shown him up in his character a bold and formidable criminal. His manifestly evil designs called for the utmost vigilance on the part of Glenarvan. Happily the unmasked bandit was less to be feared than the traitor. But one serious consequence must come out of this revelation; no one had thought of it yet except Mary Grant.
At nine o'clock the darkness being very intense, Glenarvan and John Mangles went out to reconnoiter before embarking the whole party on this critical journey. They made the descent noiselessly, and after about ten minutes, arrived on the narrow ridge that crossed the native lines, fifty feet above the camp. All went well so far.
No one spoke, but the very attitude of both servants and masters spoke their indignation at the conduct of the English Government. At last the Major said, addressing Lord Glenarvan: "Then you have no hope whatever?" "None," was the reply.
Glenarvan regretted they had gone so far into the interior of the mountain when he saw how exhausted his men had become. Young Robert held out manfully, but he could not go much farther. At three o'clock Glenarvan stopped and said: "We must rest." He knew if he did not himself propose it, no one else would. "Rest?" rejoined Paganel; "we have no place of shelter."
John Mangles and his companions were lost in wonder when they saw Glenarvan's features contract and grow pale, and the glass drop from his hands. One word explained it. "The DUNCAN!" exclaimed Glenarvan. "The DUNCAN, and the convicts!" "The DUNCAN!" cried John, letting go his oar and rising. "Yes, death on all sides!" murmured Glenarvan, crushed by despair.
Glenarvan advanced toward him, and friendly relations were speedily established between them. The leader, or to give him his proper designation, the stock-keeper, was part owner of the drove. His name was Sam Machell, and he was on his way from the eastern provinces to Portland Bay. The drove numbered 12,075 head in all, or l,000 bullocks, 11,000 sheep, and 75 horses.
Your Lordship may rely on him as on myself." "Very well then, John," replied Glenarvan. "You shall go with us, for it would be advisable," he added, smiling, "that you should be there when we find Mary Grant's father." "Oh! your Lordship," murmured John, turning pale. He could say no more, but grasped Lord Glenarvan's hand.
Glenarvan was sensible of this, and asked his host whether he would have any great objection to his asking Ayrton to accompany them, for he felt particularly desirous of securing the assistance of Harry Grant's old companion. Paddy O'Moore consented, though he would regret the loss of his excellent servant. "Well, then, Ayrton, will you come with us in our search expedition?"
He went up again on deck, and after explaining in a few words to Lord Glenarvan how things stood, begged him to retire to his cabin, with the rest of the passengers. But Glenarvan wished to remain above. "No, your Lordship," said the captain in a firm tone, "I must be alone with my men. Go into the saloon.
But the same instant his eyes fell on Mary and Robert Grant, and he stopped short and then went on: "What would you have me say, my dear Glenarvan? I am mad, I am an idiot, an incorrigible fellow, and I shall live and die the most terrible absent man. I can't change my skin." "Unless you get flayed alive." "Get flayed alive!" cried the geographer, with a furious look.
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