Jules Verne

Name: In Search of the Castaways; or Captain Grant's Children — Chapter LXV
Author: Jules Verne

In Search of the Castaways; or Captain Grant's Children… (1911)

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“In Search of the Castaways; or Captain Grant's Children — Chapter LXV”, published in 1911, is a work by Jules Verne. It explores elements such as Harry Grant, John Mangles and Ayrton.

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Jules Verne, In Search of the Castaways; or Captain Grant's Children… (1911)

“ Even the impassable Major himself felt a tear steal down his cheek in spite of all his self-command; while the good, simple Paganel cried like a child who does not care who sees his tears.
Harry Grant could not take his eyes off his daughter. He thought her beautiful, charming; and he not only said so to himself, but repeated it aloud, and appealed to Lady Helena for confirmation of his opinion, as if to convince himself that he was not blinded by his paternal affection. His boy, too, came in for admiration. "How he has grown! he is a man!" ”

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Jules Verne, In Search of the Castaways; or Captain Grant's Children… (1911)

“ The parting hour had come. The crew and all the passengers were assembled on deck. More than one felt his heart swell with emotion. Mary Grant and Lady Helena could not restrain their feelings.
"Must it be done?" said the young wife to her husband. "Must the poor man be left there?"
"He must, Helena," replied Lord Glenarvan. "It is in expiation of his crimes."
At that moment the boat, in charge of John Mangles, turned away. Ayrton, who remained standing, and still unmoved, took off his cap and bowed gravely. ”

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Jules Verne, In Search of the Castaways; or Captain Grant's Children… (1911)

“ My two sailors received me half dead. It was a horrible night this last we spent on the island, and we believed ourselves abandoned forever, when day dawned, and there was the yacht sailing nearly alongside, under easy steam. Your boat was lowered--we were saved--and, oh, wonder of Divine goodness, my children, my beloved children, were there holding out their arms to me! ”

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Jules Verne, In Search of the Castaways; or Captain Grant's Children… (1911)

“ When the survivors of the shipwrecked BRITANNIA took refuge there, the hand of man began to organize the efforts of nature. In two years and a half, Harry Grant and his two sailors had metamorphosed the island. Several acres of well-cultivated land were stocked with vegetables of excellent quality. ”

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Jules Verne, In Search of the Castaways; or Captain Grant's Children… (1911)

“ Unworthy as you are of anyone's remembrance, you will not be dropped out of recollection. I know where you are, Ayrton; I know where to find you-- I shall never forget."
"God keep your Honor," was all Ayrton's reply.
These were the final words exchanged between Glenarvan and the quartermaster. The boat was ready and Ayrton got into it.
John Mangles had previously conveyed to the island several cases of preserved food, besides clothing, and tools and firearms, and a supply of powder and shot. The quartermaster could commence a new life of honest labor. Nothing was lacking, not even books ”

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Jules Verne, In Search of the Castaways; or Captain Grant's Children… (1911)

“ My poor brothers in old Caledonia, all who are needy must have a refuge provided for them in another land against their misery, and my dear country must have a colony of her own, for herself alone, somewhere in these seas, where she may find that independence and comfort she so lacks in Europe. ”

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Jules Verne, In Search of the Castaways; or Captain Grant's Children… (1911)

“ John Mangles sang Mary's praises in such terms, that Harry Grant, acting on a hint from Lady Helena, put his daughter's hand into that of the brave young captain, and turning to Lord and Lady Glenarvan, said: "My Lord, and you, Madam, also give your blessing to our children."
When everything had been said and re-said over and over again, Glenarvan informed Harry Grant about Ayrton. Grant confirmed the quartermaster's confession as far as his disembarkation on the coast of Australia was concerned.
"He is an intelligent, intrepid man," he added, "whose passions have led him astray. ”

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Jules Verne, In Search of the Castaways; or Captain Grant's Children… (1911)

“ The first few days were painful enough, but hunting and fishing soon afforded us a sure supply of food, for wild goats were in abundance in the interior of the island, and marine animals abounded on the coast. By degrees we fell into regular ways and habits of life. ”

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