human
But are we certain to find at the bay the resources that we need?
gpt
Without doubt, replied Paganel.
human
Eden is not a new municipality; and its harbor must have frequent communication with Melbourne. I even believe that thirty-five miles from here, at the parish of Delegete, we can obtain provisions and the means of conveyance.
gpt
And the Duncan? asked Ayrton.
human
Do you not think it advisable to order her to the bay?
gpt
What say you, captain?
human
I do not think that there is any necessity for such a proceeding, replied the young captain, after reflection.
gpt
There will be plenty of time to send your orders to Tom Austin and summon him to the coast.
human
That is quite true,
gpt
Besides, continued Captain Mangles,
human
Four or five days! interposed Ayrton, shaking his head;
gpt
Fifteen or twenty days to make seventy-five miles!
human
At least, my lord. You will have to cross the most difficult portion of Victoria,--plains covered with underbrush, without any cleared roads, where it has been impossible to establish stations. You will have to travel with the hatchet or the torch in your hand; and, believe me, you will not advance rapidly.