At sunrise they saw the conical peak of Tristan, seemingly separated from all the rest of the rocky group.
A few hours of their united toil resulted in the death of a large number of seals who were "caught napping."
"And I do not wish to dissuade you; quite the contrary," replied the geographer.
"Well, then, we will adopt it, and start forthwith," said Lord Glenarvan.
"Immediately, my lord," replied the captain, as he went on deck, while Robert and Mary Grant uttered the liveliest expressions of gratitude; and the Duncan, leaving the American coast and heading to the east, was soon swiftly ploughing the waves of the Atlantic.