Captain Grant's Children

Chapter 5 The Great Plan

In her conversation with the children, Lady Helen revealed nothing at all about Sir Glenarvan's fears about the Admiralty, and about the possibility that their father had been captured by savage Indians, which would only increase the two children's concern for their father. Fate was worried, so she made up her mind and kept these two things secret.

Before each voyage, Captain Grant entrusted his two children to one of his cousins, because the siblings were the only children of Captain Grant, and his wife died after Robert Grant was born. up.

Captain Grant's full name is Harry Grant. He has dual abilities of sailing and business, and he is a rare talent.When Robert was a few years old, he already had some wealth.

At that time, a great plan was born in his mind-to find a suitable land in Australia and let the Scots emigrate there in large numbers. This plan made him famous in Scotland.

The government tried every means to obstruct it, but it was negligible for Harry Grant.

He first contributed his own wealth to build a ship, organized a capable crew, and then set off to explore the Pacific islands, entrusting a pair of children to his elderly cousin.

The matter can be traced back to the end of 1861, until May 1862, there was news sent back, but since leaving Callao in June, there was no news.

At this time, Harry Grant's cousin also died.Two children were orphaned.

Daughter Mary Grant was 14 years old.She is thrifty, intelligent, and hard-working. She was not knocked down by misfortune, but took good care of her younger brother with her fearless courage, and assumed the dual roles of mother and sister.

Father is dead, and the Britannia is sunk forever.When she accidentally saw the notice in the "Times" that brought her back from despair, her excitement can be imagined. When she didn't get any more news, his hope for her father's survival was over. completely lost.Without hesitation, she immediately set off to inquire about her father's whereabouts.Even knowing that my father died among the rubble was better than worrying about no news.Arrived at Malcolm Hall that night.

Mrs. Helen called for the major and informed him about the siblings.The major praised sincerely: "What a Mary Grant!"

Lady Helen prayed silently.Just after dawn, Mary and Robert got up, and Lady Helen and the major were also active in the yard, when suddenly there was a sound of a carriage, and it was Sir Glenarvan who had returned.At this moment, Mrs. Helen ran to her husband.

Glenarvan embraced Madame tightly, without saying a word, but there was both indignation and melancholy in his countenance.

"They refused?" Mrs. Helen asked anxiously. "Yes, they refused to send a ship! They said that these people have been missing for two years, the possibility of survival is almost non-existent, and they may be captured inland. The government will not consume manpower, material resources, and financial resources for this person."

"They rejected the rescue plan and found various reasons for it."

"Father? Mademoiselle?" Jazz was taken aback. "These are Captain Grant's sons and daughters: Miss Mary and her brother. The Admiralty wants them orphaned!" said Lady Helen. "If I knew you were here, I..." He broke off. "There is no hope at all?" After a long time, the major finally said. "there is none left."

"Okay, I'll go find them and see what they are..." cried little Robert. "Don't do this!" My sister stopped him. "These kind-hearted adults have done their best, and we are forever grateful to them! Let's go!"

"Wait a minute, children, I have something to say," she called out.The siblings stopped in their tracks.Mrs. Helen looked at her husband with tears and excitement: "Edward, when Captain Grant threw the drift bottle into the sea, he handed himself over to God! And God handed over this drift bottle to us! Then the rescuer of the shipwreck The responsibility falls on our shoulders, maybe this is the so-called providence."

"The newlyweds must be very happy and joyful if they do something good! Is there anything more joyful than saving a few people who have been abandoned by the government?"

"Helen!" exclaimed Sir. "Oh, dear Edward, you understand what I mean! The Duncan is a good ship, strong and fast. She can withstand any wind and sea, and she is not afraid of any difficulties. Let us use the Duncan to find Captain Grant."

The siblings and all the people present were moved. They shouted in unison: "Long live! Long live! Sir Glenarvan and Mrs. Luis."

(End of this chapter)