Ayrton and Olbinett took their places respectively in front and in the rear part of the cart, while Glenarvan, the major, Paganel, Robert, Captain Mangles, and the two sailors, mounted their horses.
The "Mosquito Plains," whose very name describes them, and serves to tell of the tortures that our friends had to encounter.
"Monsieur Paganel," replied Lady Helena, "I hope to have the pleasure of receiving you in my parlor."
"Madam," replied the geographer, "you do me great honor! Have you chosen a day?"
"I shall be at home every day for my friends," replied Lady Helena, smiling, "and you are——"