It was Paganel. At his voice all rushed into the tomb, and gazed with wonder at the worthy geographer. Paganel was found! The common safety was represented in him. They were going to question him: they wished to know how and why he was on the top of the mountain; but Glenarvan checked this unseasonable curiosity.
"Be seated, my dear lord; breakfast is awaiting you."
"The savages," replied Paganel, shrugging his shoulders, "are individuals whom I supremely despise."
"But can they not——?"
"They! the imbeciles! Come and see them."