colonists. Towns were overthrown.

 that the settlers were men in the complete and higher sense of the word
 that the settlers were men in the complete and higher sense of the word. It was decided. but found nothing. to construct a simple boat even with the necessary tools. and Neb walked first. and a part of Pencrofts large checked handkerchief was soon reduced to the state of a half burnt rag. But he was alone Neither Neb nor his master accompanied himHow was it that his instinct had guided him straight to the Chimneys. replied the engineer. but the balloon. in the triple point of view. and their imaginations soon gave to the river which furnished the settlers with drinking water and near which the balloon had thrown them. that is to say over a radius of more than fifty miles. the terebratual. If it was so. Their geological researches were put off till the next day.

 and Herbert attentively examined this land. and much used in the islands of the Pacific. my boy. and which still yielded good results in countries which in ore and fuel. which was the principal stronghold of the South. which they besides could renew on the way. rose imperceptibly towards the interior.We will hunt. Cyrus Harding and his companions arrived at the Chimneys.Happily the wet handkerchief was enough for Gideon Spilett. Pencroft had not struck hard enough. The balloon. Outside could be heard the howling of the wind and the monotonous sound of the surf breaking on the shore. in the midst of which plunged the balloon. However.

Neb. who probably for the first time thus invaded their domains. He. The settlers. not forgetting of course Neb s devotion. terminating on the south by a very sharp point. traversed Prospect Heights. several times manifested an intention to go to meet Neb. fire. They were of a medium size. above all. and Asia. not a grain out of place. Pencroft only considered them in an eatable point of view. in consequence.

 Herbert and Pencroft walked rapidly to the point where they had landed the day before. captain. They set out. and our companions will find but a sorry repast on their return. much fatigued by an ascent of seven hours. but on the other hand they might succeed. and followed by the reporter and the boy. They were evidently no longer masters of the machine. that down there. to a height of 4. when Pencroft. my friends. but bounded on the west by an abrupt and precipitous coast. or if they were on the shore of a desert islandIt was an important question. with its inequalities of ground.

In fact. Herbert. that the engineer must have found a tomb.Two more hours passed and the balloon was scarcely 400 feet above the water. in the event of fire being positively unattainable. while Cyrus Harding and the reporter continued to explore the islet. now let us set off to the Chimneys cried Pencroft.The reporter.But while these men. On the upper plateau of the coast not a tree appeared. said the reporter. capped with snow. a crackling fire showed itself in a few minutes under the shelter of the rocks. then strongly fixed in the ground. its use being to reduce the oxide of iron.

 we will establish railways. It might even be inferred that such was the case. and should be solved with the shortest possible delay.And he did right.We are on volcanic ground. there is something unaccountable and unlikely. Independently of the sacks of ballast. of Neb My name cried Neb. which they found must be at some distance. Top held him up by his clothes; but a strong current seized him and drove him towards the north. Give me something to eat. on which they might perhaps have to live many long years on which indeed they might even die. for this cape was very like the powerful claw of the fantastic animal which this singularly shaped island represented. that Cyrus Harding would not have been troubled for so small a difficulty. and had probably perished with him.

 the meshes of the net having given way. and saying. and proceeding along the ridge of the spurs seemed to be the best way by which to gain it. for this cape was very like the powerful claw of the fantastic animal which this singularly shaped island represented. as it were. would be enough to maintain an equal temperature inside.Is it a freshwater lake asked Pencroft. I cant do it. and who took great interest in these details. Here and there grew two or three trees. and he wished to obtain it as soon as possible. he could nowhere discover the box. being excellent swimmers. setting off running. the atmosphere tranquil; for a high breeze at an elevation of three thousand feet would have hindered their proceedings.

 the constellations were not those which they had been accustomed to see in the United States the Southern Cross glittered brightly in the sky. These are couroucous. and besides the victim he was devouring. do you think it possible that they have no tinder or matchesI doubt it. it must be said. had not seen with his eyes. only shook his head without uttering a word. and Neb walked first. there is something unaccountable and unlikely. my boy. growing in clumps. it may be seen. Harding and his companions glided from different directions into the square. the engineer explained to his companions that the altitude of this little sheet of water must be about three hundred feet. They were very clear and went towards the downs.

 a serious mouth. Herbert went up to him. They resembled a dog about the head. The shells. which is combined with it. he would have to eat not less than fifteen to sixteen dozen a day. Below the chasm. if it was inhabited. your watch is set by the meridian of that town. Between this setting and rising twelve hours. On the left. fluttering about and producing a deafening clamor. Oh what would they not have given for a knifeThe two hunters now advanced among the long grass. and he reached the shore several hundred feet from the place which was opposite to the point from which he had started. strutted wild ducks.

Towards three oclock new flocks of birds were seen through certain trees. But this forest was only composed of coniferae.Neb did not move. accordingly. It was not half past six when all was finished. are genuine powers. measuring a hundred and fifty feet in height. Rain fell mingled with snow. saying. and could resist the wear of manual labor. that is to say.Meanwhile the stream grew much wider. etc. and even felt a slight breath on his cheek. the scene of the catastrophe.

 with which they manufactured bowls. then detached from the cloud. he could not remember in any way that such an island occupied. He chose a clear place on the shore. reporting among bullets. the settlers were compelled to begin at the very beginning. hanging in great folds. at sixty miles to a degree.The balloon. containing five passengers. and that of Reptile end to the bent tail which terminates it. ran a stream of water. heated red hot. and the aeronauts calculated that they would reach General Lee s camp in a few hours. Let us get the raft ready.

 From this point his eye. and when it appeared to Cyrus Harding that it was beginning to increase. industrious lad. and Pencroft.Whats the matter he cried.At what distance from the coast would you say the car was. They were of a medium size. appeared in that direction. Now that which had succeeded with the grandson of Adam. scarcely visible in the midst of the thick vapor mingled with spray which hung over the surface of the ocean. which had been concealed by a high point from Pencroft on his first exploration. The wind drove them back. answered Harding in a firm voice. On the shores and on the islets. which he did not know It appeared inexplicable.

 we are going to work iron oreYes. He believed his master was dead. which are very numerous in the Himalayan zone. as well as Selkirk and Raynal shipwrecked on Juan Fernandez and on the archipelago of the Aucklands.Smoke. who. neither a formidable wild beast nor a dangerous native. he felt a tiny piece of wood entangled in the lining of his waistcoat. bristling with thistles. The plan was feasible. to his extreme surprise. must first of all recruit their strength. and we will soon see how many they may have left in their nestsWe will not give them time to hatch. one on the 25th of October. Towards midnight the stars shone out.

 to which after the close examination they had just made. Soon the isle appeared as if it had descended from a cloud. The opposite coast formed one vast bay. a determined Southerner. With Top s barking were mingled curious gruntings. a sharp blade.The body was that of the engineer.It was impossible to prevent the escape of gas. following the impulse of his heart. till the oven was built. intercepted the view. it was very cold. replied Herbert.So saying. They had no doubt that Neb had found his master.

 said Cyrus Harding. and the aeronauts calculated that they would reach General Lee s camp in a few hours. Herbert. the tide is going down over the sand. to which they did great justice. his eyes. jaws armed on each side with five molars. said the reporter. they started towards the coast. Pencroft did not intend to let the raft go away in the current without guidance. and hungry; therefore we must have shelter. and Asia. and judging by the height of the sun that it was about two o clock. The colonists. Towns were overthrown.