human
If Lady Glenarvan and Miss Grant were not with us, said he,
gpt
I should care very little for this band of wretches.
human
Of course it is not advisable to give up our undertaking; but perhaps it would be prudent for the sake of the ladies to join the Duncan at Melbourne, and continue our search for Captain Grant towards the east. What do you think, MacNabb?
gpt
Before replying, said the major,
human
I should like to hear Ayrton's opinion.
gpt
I think, said he,
human
Well said, replied Paganel.
gpt
By continuing our course we shall cross Captain Grant's track, while by returning to the south we should go directly away from it. I agree with you, therefore, and shall give myself no uneasiness about the runaway convicts.
human
One more remark, my lord,
gpt
Speak.
human
Would it not be advisable to send an order to the Duncan to sail to the coast?
gpt
Why? asked Captain Mangles.
human
It will be time enough to send the order when we arrive at Twofold Bay. If any unforeseen event should compel us to return to Melbourne, we might be sorry not to find the Duncan there. Moreover, her injuries cannot yet have been repaired. I think, therefore, that it would be better to wait.
gpt
Well,