human
My dear lord, replied Paganel,
gpt
I will not be formal with you. Before my arrival on board, did you intend to stop at Madeira?
human
No,
gpt
Well, permit me to profit by the consequences of my unlucky blunder. Madeira is an island too well known. Everything has been said and written about it; and it is, moreover, rapidly declining in point of civilization. If, then, it is all the same to you, let us land at the Canaries.
human
Very well, at the Canaries, replied Glenarvan.
gpt
That will not take us out of our way.
human
I know it, my dear lord. At the Canaries, you see, there are three groups to study, not to speak of the Peak of Teneriffe, which I have always desired to see. This is a fine opportunity. I will profit by it; and, while waiting for a vessel, will attempt the ascent of this celebrated mountain.
gpt
As you please, my dear Paganel,