Unknown to the crew,
I have been able to procure food and some bottles of water."
"I will follow you."
"But," continued the Canadian, "if I am surprised, I will defend myself;
I will force them to kill me."
"We will die together, friend Ned."
I had made up my mind to all. The Canadian left me.
I reached the platform, on which I could with difficulty support
myself against the shock of the waves. The sky was threatening;
but, as land was in those thick brown shadows, we must fly.
I returned to the saloon, fearing and yet hoping to see Captain Nemo,
wishing and yet not wishing to see him. What could I have said to him?
Could I hide the involuntary horror with which he inspired me?
No. It was better that I should not meet him face to face;
better to forget him. And yet---- How long seemed that day, the last
that I should pass in the Nautilus. I remained alone. Ned Land
and Conseil avoided speaking, for fear of betraying themselves.
At six I dined, but I was not hungry; I forced myself to eat in spite
of my disgust, that I might not weaken myself.
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