the Indians. I think that Lord Glenarvan, our natural leader;
the Major, who would not yield his place to anybody; and your
humble servant, Jacques Paganel."

"And me," interrupted Robert.

"Robert, Robert!" exclaimed Mary.

"And why not?" returned Paganel. "Travels form the youthful mind.
Yes, Robert, we four and three of the sailors."

"And does your Lordship mean to pass me by?" said John Mangles,
addressing his master.

"My dear John," replied Glenarvan, "we leave passengers on board,
those dearer to us than life, and who is to watch over them
but the devoted captain?"

"Then we can't accompany you?" said Lady Helena, while a shade
of sadness beclouded her eyes.

"My dear Helena, the journey will so soon be accomplished that it
will be but a brief separation, and--"

"Yes, dear, I understand, it is all right; and I do hope
you may succeed."

"Besides, you can hardly call it a journey," added Paganel.

"What is it, then?"