Hurricane Island. Henry Brereton Marriott Watson

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СКАЧАТЬ Ayres, if we ever reach that port, I shall beg to be relieved of my duties and have my contract cancelled."

      "If Mr.—Mr. Morland does not object certainly I shall not, Dr. Phillimore," said Day drily.

      "Oh, come, captain," said I impatiently; "we are in a peril together and you stand on ceremonies."

      "That has yet to be proved," he said.

      Even as he spoke a noise announced the return of the party, and Sir John Barraclough entered.

      "Your man's missing," said he.

      Day uttered an exclamation, and the Prince's frown deepened.

      "There's no one in the cabin," said Barraclough.

      At that instant a knock fell on the door. "Is the doctor here?" said a voice which I recognised at once. Barraclough opened the door and Holgate stood on the threshold.

      "It has been reported to me as I came on duty," he said, "that Adams is missing, doctor. It seems a bad case. He was delirious, and two of the men say they heard a plunge. The port-hole is open."

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