Calico Classics Illustrated: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Calico Classics Illustrated: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea — page 9
On November 2 he promised to look just three more days If nothing was spotted we would head for European waters and then home The three days passed and Commander Farragut changed course On that night I stood at the rail and looked across the water Conseil stood at my side as he always did This was a foolish venture I said sadly I expect people will laugh at my theory now Yes Conseil answered calmly People will laugh at Monsieur and Monsieur will be getting what he deserves Really An honored scientist like Monsieur does not get mixed up in But Conseil did not get the chance to fi nish scolding me for Land’s voice rang out Ahoy There it is And so it was at a distance of about 400 yards off the starboard quarter There could be no mistake about it The creature was several 12