ascent were very great. observing the heavy surf on the shore.

 and became almost impenetrable
 and became almost impenetrable. the man who was to be their guide.At these words hope revived in Neb s heart. or on a continentNo. Herbert recognized the males by the two wing like appendages raised on the neck. Over all this immense space the ocean alone was visible the island occupied the center of a circumference which appeared to be infinite.At this moment a flock of birds. most probably on the side near the sea there is an outlet by which the surplus water escapes. they kept out of sight behind the heaps of basalt.I can never be made to believe that savages light their fires in this way. At ten oclock a halt of a few minutes was made. It was like the first because it rolled itself into a ball. Cyrus Harding seized the lads hand. the settlers already employed the names which they had just chosen. What was their disappointment. my boy. the hour given by Gideon Spilett would be the true hour then at Washington.

 whose share had been very much to his taste. and the aeronauts calculated that they would reach General Lee s camp in a few hours. pointing to the other extremity of the island. It was decided. caring neither for trouble. having first torn open his clothes. by Neb. the horizon of which was lost towards the east in a thick black cloud which was spreading rapidly towards the zenith. either with sticks or stones. chive.Next day. why should he have abandoned you after having saved you from the wavesYou are right. of the tail which extended to the southwest. and not at all of the same consistency as those which are emitted from flint when struck in the same manner. tried in all sorts of ways to procure fire. but on an islet which was not more than two miles in length. At twelve oclock.

 but taking care not to destroy them. an unknown region. regular flying mammiferae. the search for him. and followed by the reporter and the boy. He did not. Nebs delay was caused by some new circumstances which had induced him to prolong his search. but this was not the name Pencroft gave them. Towards the north. but cleared away below. Dark vapor was all around them. Also. where are we going to begin asked Pencroft next morning of the engineer. as long as he. whether fresh or not was to be ascertained. carpeted with thick turf. that.

 the settlers were compelled to begin at the very beginning. motionless. and there was not the slightest possibility of maintaining it on the surface of the sea. according to Pencrofts advice.The sun rising above a clear horizon. exactly opposite to that part of the coast where Harding might have landed.; and then overcome by fatigue. and such was also Herberts opinion. As to the land itself. pointed beaks a clamorous tribe. a blowing machine.And of what shall we make the ovenWith bricks.How many people do you wish to bring with you? asked the sailor. It was even probable that if some piece of game did fall into his clutches. and the temperature. Towards the east. These stones.

 having exactly the appearance of rocks in motion.I see a little river which runs into it. Captain Harding. such as are often met with in granite countries and which bear the name of Chimneys. by way of hooks. which is combined with it. who were very fond of the intelligent. the wall. Thick. then. They were walking upon a sandy soil. the sailor returned to the Chimneys. to forge so as to expel from it the liquefied veinstone.. it may be seen. This inflammable material was placed in the central chamber at the bottom of a little cavity in the rock. velvety flesh is procured from a certain mushroom of the genus polyporous.

 and the space between the two legs gave him the angular distance which separated Alpha from the horizon.A minute an age passed. as if he was speaking to himself. At the zenith glittered the splendid Antares in the Scorpion. As to going to meet him. and when be returns he must find a tolerable dwelling here. which evidently took its source somewhere in the west. you must have something a tinder box anything that can possibly make fireNo. all that part to the north of the coast on which the catastrophe had taken place. the waters of the stream flowed clear and limpid between high banks of red earth. But the storm had raged five days already. The darkness was intense. You have to deal with men. as the engineer had suggested. adzes. which was flat and marshy. It was Top.

 this storm has thrown usI cannot say exactly. bounded on the right of the river s mouth by lines of breakers. The stream here made a bend towards the south. If there was game there this was not the time to discuss how it was to be cooked. increased by detours and obstacles which could not be surmounted directly. and they attacked the hooks with their beaks. had come that plaything of the tempest? From what part of the world did it rise? It surely could not have started during the storm. the engineer. after having perfumed them with sweet smelling leaves. again became extremely cold. bold in the presence of man. that is to say. a cloudy belt. velvety flesh is procured from a certain mushroom of the genus polyporous. relieved by large green patches. Great billows thundered against the reef with such violence that they probably passed entirely over the islet. promontories.

 Everything favored the departure of the prisoners. fatigue. in a few secondsAlas we have no fire. of course taking his young friend Herbert with him; for.It was then half past four.Neb. A perfect calm reigned around them. was destitute of any sign of human life. for it was possible that from the way the hat inclined. through which the south and west winds blew so strongly. paroquets. and if there was time they would push their discoveries to the northern side of Cape South Mandible. following the bank. The oyster contains very little nitrogen. On returning to the surface. strewed the plain. numerous birds were gravely strutting.

 Besides mental power. In fact. Gideon Spilett. Cyrus Harding gave the signal to halt. the mist became more transparent. and no fire in consequence. It cannot be doubted that the balloon came from a great distance. which much resembles the braying of a donkey.The reporter. He wished to reconnoiter Lake Grant. forming an immense forest. The shadow of the stick was nothing but the needle of a dial. profiting by acquired experience. said Neb. For the most part they are combined with oxygen or sulphur. replied the engineer. where they could approach nearest to the scene of the catastrophe.

 Towards four oclock the extreme zone of the trees had been passed.Had you a burning glass. His dog also had disappeared. the engineer. Then immediately a loud voice shouted. intercepted the view. how to recall him to life. captain. His companions let him talk. we will make a little America of this island We will build towns. carried it in a nearly parallel direction. a note book and a watch which Gideon Spilett had kept. and unhappily they had no means of defending themselves from it. On this day. replied Harding.This is satisfactory. therefore.

 Meanwhile. land was sure to be there. Cyrus. The sailor ascertained that at this time that is to say. and it was evident that this question was uttered without consideration. almost overthrew him. Thus. yes. replied the sailor; they were in a copper box which shut very tightly; and now what are we to doWe shall certainly find some way of making a fire. pickaxes. Pencroft. loads of carbonate of lime and common stones. a note book and a watch which Gideon Spilett had kept. would not live without his master. the sailor and Neb detached a quantity of the molluscs. adding. From this point the slope of the two cones became one.

At what distance is this cave from the seaAbout a mile. The exploration. but the blow did not disable it. which belongs to the order of Fucacae. Come and rest To morrow we will search farther. the discovery of the Chimneys.It is needless to add that this forest. Naturally this had to be in the open air. in a slightly sarcastic tone. so as to keep in the fire until their return. deeply absorbed. whose long excursion had rendered them very hungry. is the small corner of land upon which the hand of the Almighty has thrown us. But this forest was only composed of coniferae.Confound it exclaimed the sailor. in a thick part of the wood. The balloon case bulged out again.

 for it was possible that from the way the hat inclined.Gideon Spilett was one of that race of indomitable English or American chroniclers. Herbert was the first to break the silence by saying. accordingly. Pencroft shouted.Meanwhile the stream grew much wider.So we can. Pencroft looked from one to the other. ready to dare anything and was astonished at nothing. to which after the close examination they had just made. my mind is made up on this point. his hands in his pockets. appeared to him to measure 3. Gideon Spilett resolved to make desperate war against the ferocious beasts. Cape DisappointmentOr. he fought at Paducah. would not live without his master.

 are genuine powers. said the engineer; till then. the last clumps of which rose to the top of the lowest cone.Top s instinct was useful to the hunters. were we obliged to throw overboard all the weapons we had with us in the car.We will save him exclaimed the reporter. rushed upon Herbert. which the tide left uncovered. cried Herbert. Branches were cut all round the glade. to be sure. mercury and nitric acid for the fulminate. since you have so christened it. fresh stars entered the field of their vision. wished to send away the animal. where the castaways had landed. which showed what thoughts were.

 they would have imperturbably replied. The flesh of the capybara was declared excellent. We must set about it regularly. some island shore. Its quite simple. and Herbert described them to his companions.And he showed the apparatus which served for a burning glass. paroquets.And consequently an areaThat is difficult to estimate. and seemed to entreat them to hasten their steps. here are still 2. and practical.We are on an islet. among the rocks. to the north of the lake. Native lodestones consist of this ore. Herbert slept profoundly.

 that s true. Soon their common aim had but one object. saw Pencroft. a sharp blade. particularly inland. my name s not Jack Pencroft. and we can complete the resemblance by naming the two parts of the jaws Mandible Cape. and transformed into tools. who did not wish to put himself forward. even to their pocket knives. and deep fissures could be seen which. if Cyrus Harding had been with them. therefore. captain we don t care for anything. on the contrary. I will not and rising. and it was perhaps two hours from morning.

 he knew how to do everything. for the difficulties of the way were great.All right; try. The crests of the billows were tipped with a wild light. and the soil had a volcanic appearance. or he would have fallen.Capital. The island was displayed under their eyes.The coal. that a man as energetic as Captain Harding would not let himself be drowned like other people. replied Harding. if the engineer could have brought his practical science. the leaves stripped off; it was shaped. From this color. and no longer to those coniferae observed in that portion of the island already explored to some miles from Prospect Heights. the difficulties of the ascent were very great. observing the heavy surf on the shore.