Part 33 (1/2)
”We have only done our duty as Englishmen,” said Bell
”And as friends,” added Clawbonny
”Yes, but all did not do it,” replied Hatteras ”soave way
However, we must pardon them--pardon both the traitors and those ere led away by theive theinning to be seriously uneasy at his friend's excitement
”I have no wish, therefore,” continued the captain, ”that they should lose the little fortune they careement is to reland again”
It would have been difficult not to have been touched by the pathetic tone of voice in which Hatteras said this
”But, captain,” interrupted Johnson, trying to joke, ”one would think you were ravely
”And yet you have a long bright career of glory before you!”
”Who knoas the reply
No one answered, and the Doctor did not dare to guess his ; but Hatteras soon made theitated manner, as if he could scarcely command himself--
”Friends, listen to me We have done much already, but much yet remains to be done”
His companions heard him with profound astonishment
”Yes,” he resumed, ”we are close to the Pole, but we are not on it”
”How do you make that out,” said Altamont
”Yes,” replied Hatteras, with vehelishman should plant his foot on the Pole of the world! I said it, and an Englishman shall”
”What!” cried Clawbonny
”We are still 45” fro anio”
”But it is on the suo”
”It is an inaccessible cone!”
”I shall go”