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It was the captain of the Halbrane. “Mr. Jeorling,” he began, “the Halbrane sails tomorrow morning, with the ebb tide.” “What is the good of telling me that,” I replied, “since you refuse ” “Sir, I have thought over it, and if you have not changed your mind, come on board at seven o’clock.” “Really, captain,” I replied, “I did not expect this relenting on your part.”
Jeorling,” replied this singular mariner, shaking his head as though he had just come out of the sea, “I have never repented of anything, and I know well that I shall not repent of doing you a service. Now, if you will allow me, I shall take leave of you, without waiting for Arkins to return, and get on board.”
“The United States, Mr. Jeorling? Do you mean to say that an expedition has been sent by the Federal Government to the Antarctic seas?” “The fact is certain, and last year, before I left America, I learned that the vessels had sailed. That was a year ago, and it is very possible that Wilkes has gone farther than any of the preceding explorers.”
Hurliguerly bore witness that Hunt, for all his awkward and clumsy build, was in himself worth three men. “A famous recruit,” said he. “Yes, indeed,” I replied, “and gained just at the last moment.” “Very true, Mr. Jeorling! But what a face and head he has, that Hunt!”
“Has Hearne begun his mischief again? Is he exciting his companion?” “Not openly at least, Mr. Jeorling, and since I have kept him under my eye I have neither seen nor heard anything. Besides, he knows what awaits him if he budges. I believe I am not mistaken, the sly dog has changed his tactics. But what does not astonish me in him, astonishes me in Martin Holt.” “What do you mean, boatswain?”
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.”
“Double pay, Mr. Jeorling, and the whole crew must have the same.” “You know, captain, I am disposed, and, indeed, desirous to contribute to the expenses of the expedition. Will you kindly consider me as your partner?” “All that shall be arranged, Mr. Jeorling, and I am very grateful to you. The main point is to complete our armament with the least possible delay.
“Who could ever have imagined, Mr. Jeorling, when the Halbrane left Kerguelen, that six and a half months afterwards she would be stuck on the side of an icemountain?” “A fact much more to be regretted,” I replied, “because only for that accident we should have attained our object, and we should have begun our return journey.”
Jeorling,” resumed the boatswain, “at the first some curiosity was felt about Dirk Peters. Then, after he saved Martin Holt, it was interest. Certainly, he was no more talkative than before, and the bear came no oftener out of his den! But now we know what he is, and no one likes him the better for that.
Between ourselves, Arkins, could you venture to pretend that your bays are not still ice-locked in this month of August, which is the February of our northern hemisphere?” “I acknowledge that, Mr. Jeorling. But again I say have patience! The winter has been mild this year. The ships will soon show up, in the east or in the west, for the fishing season is near.”
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