human
It was the 8th of April, 1862, then, that you were landed on the west coast of Australia?
gpt
Exactly,
human
And do you know what Captain Grant's plans were then?
gpt
Vaguely.
human
Continue, Ayrton, said Glenarvan.
gpt
The least sign may set us on the track.
human
What I can say is this, my lord. Captain Grant intended to visit New Zealand. But this part of his programme was not carried out while I was on board. The Britannia might, therefore, after leaving Callao, have gained the shores of New Zealand. This would agree with the date, June 27, 1862, given in the document as the time of the shipwreck.
gpt
Evidently,
human
But, added Glenarvan,
gpt
That I cannot answer,
human
Well, Ayrton, continued Glenarvan,
gpt
Oh, it matters little to me,
human
Return to your cabin now, and await our decision.
gpt
This villain might have been a great man,
human
Yes, replied Glenarvan.
gpt
He has a strong and self-reliant character. Why must his abilities be devoted to crime?
human
But Harry Grant?
gpt
I fear that he is forever lost! Poor children! who could tell them where their father is?
human
I!