In Search of the Castaways / A Romantic Narrative of the Loss of Captain Grant of the Brig Britannia and of the Adventures of His Children and Friends in His Discovery and Rescue

by Jules Verne

"Have you heard of any Europeans being retained as prisoners by the caziques of the Pampas?"

Manuel reflected for a few moments, like a man who recalls events to recollection.

"Yes," said he, at length.

"Ah!" cried Glenarvan, conceiving a new hope.

REVELATIONS.

Paganel, MacNabb, Robert, and he now surrounded the sergeant.

"Speak, speak!" cried they, gazing at him with eagerness even in their looks.

"Several years ago," replied Manuel, "yes,—that is it,—European prisoners—but have never seen them."

"Several years ago?" said Glenarvan. "You are mistaken. The date of the shipwreck is definite. The Britannia was lost in June, 1862, less than two years ago."