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His companions and he may have been able to land on an island, or even on a continent, and that is a sufficient motive for us to pursue our search.” “No doubt but all are not of your opinion,” replied Hurliguerly, shaking his head. “I know,” said I, “and that is what makes me most anxious. Is the ill-feeling increasing?” “I fear so, Mr. Jeorling.
The boatswain and his men did not lose the opportunity of killing several dozens of penguins with their sticks, not from a ruthless instinct of destruction, but from the legitimate desire to procure fresh food. “Their flesh is just as good as chicken, Mr. Jeorling,” said Hurliguerly. “Did you not eat penguin at the Kerguelens?” “Yes, boatswain, but it was cooked by Arkins.”
“I hear, and everyone will set himself to the task,” replied Hurliguerly. “If you allow me, I shall just make one observation, captain.” “What is it?” “Before beginning the work, let us examine the hull and see what the damage is, and whether it can be repaired. For what use would it be to launch a ship stripped of her planks, which would go to the bottom at once?”
Hurliguerly did not exaggerate, and I had already remarked this. To employ an expression of Edgar Poe’s, Hunt had eyes like a falcon’s. “When he is not on the watch,” resumed the boatswain, “that savage leans all the time with his elbows on the side, as motionless as he is mute.
During the process of housing and storing, I observed nothing to arouse suspicion in the bearing of Hearne and the Falklands men. Nevertheless, the half-breed was kept on guard at the boat, which might easily have been seized upon the beach. Hurliguerly, who observed his comrades closely, appeared less anxious.
“Eh! our iceberg will end by raising its anchor,” replied Hurliguerly. “It does not hold to the bottom, like the Falklands or the Kerguelens! So the safest course is to wait, as the boat cannot carry twenty-three, the number of our party.” I dwelt upon the fact that it was not necessary for all twenty-three to embark.
We all left the cavern, and after an hour’s search we came in sight of Dirk Peters, whose first impulse was to escape from us. At length, however, Hurliguerly and Francis came up with him. He stood still and made no resistance. I advanced and spoke to him, the others did the same. Captain Len Guy offered him his hand, which he took after a moment’s hesitation.
Yes, indeed, it will take all the smartness of the good fellow who now drinks to your health, regretting that you don’t return the compliment!” What a wink it was that accompanied this sentiment! And then the man took a short black pipe out of the pocket of his jacket, and smoked like a steamer in full blast. “Mr. Hurliguerly?” said I. “Mr. Jeorling.”
“The only one yes at the start,” I insinuated. “But since the half-breed’s revelations about Arthur Pym ” “Ah! You are always harking back on that subject, like brave Dirk Peters.” “Always, Hurliguerly; and only that a deplorable and unforeseen accident made us run aground ” “I leave you to your delusions, Mr. Jeorling, since you believe you have run aground ” “Why? Is not this the case?”
Captain Len Guy left the working of the ship to James West, and well might he do so; there was nothing to fear with such a seaman as he. “Our lieutenant has not his match afloat,” said Hurliguerly to me one day. “He ought to be in command of a flag-ship.” “Indeed,” I replied, “he seems to be a true son of the sea.” “And then, our Halbrane, what a craft! Congratulate yourself, Mr.
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