Captain Grant's Children

Chapter 59 Interrogation
Ayrton was brought out.At this time, his eyes were gloomy, his lips were tightly closed, and he looked indifferent.When he was in front of Jazz, he acted as if nothing had happened, standing there with his arms folded, feeling that he was still very righteous.

Glenarvan said in a mocking tone: "Ayrton, we meet again! And it's still on the Duncan! If you don't suffer from amnesia, you will certainly not forget. It's for Peng Juesi's gang! You never thought that we would meet here, did you?"

Ayrton's fist trembled, the corners of his mouth crooked, and his face turned red.

Could it be that he felt remorse?Feeling ashamed?No, he was regretting his failure, and he might even be angry that he didn't succeed.

This is the ship—the Duncan!It was the boat of his dreams!But at this moment, it has become a place to judge him, or even end his life.

Isn't this a mockery arranged by God?Ayrton could not speak a word, but he still pretended to be calm. "Speak up! Ayrton, don't you have anything to say?" Glenarvan asked again.Ayrton frowned, as if thinking of something.

After a while he said nonchalantly, "I have nothing to say, sir."

"I can only blame myself for making a mistake and being arrested accidentally." He continued, "Hmph, just figure it out!"

After finishing speaking, he really showed a look of being willing to be beaten or punished.I saw him turning his head to look at the seashore in the west, as if he was watching other people's commotion, which had nothing to do with himself.

Glenarvan had already seen through his pretending to be neither humble nor overbearing.However, because he wanted to find out the relationship between the sailor and the Britannia and Grant, he tried his best to restrain his rashness and suppress the anger in his heart.

Jazz still endured it, and said in a gentler tone as much as possible: "Ayrton, there are a few questions you have to answer to me now, and it is impossible for you not to know. You'd better explain it obediently! First, what is your name?" Is it Ayrton or Pen Juce? Hmm? Are you a sailor on the Britannia?"

Ayrton still didn't respond at all, still staring at the distance intently, as if he didn't hear anyone asking him.

Glenarvan's anger kept rising, his eyes flashed with fire:

"Tell me honestly, how did you leave the Britannia? Why did you go to Australia?"

The guy is still pretending to be deaf and dumb.Glenarvan couldn't bear it anymore: "Did you hear that? Ayrton, you'd better be smart and answer my questions honestly. It won't do you any harm. The last time I asked you, you said it was still Don't say it? Hurry up!"

Ayrton suddenly turned his head and met Glenarvan's eyes. "Sir, I have nothing to say! Although it is in your hands now, it is up to the court to decide whether to kill or cut. It is useless for me to say it myself!"

"It's easy for the court to find you guilty!"

"Easy as a piece of cake? Huh!" Ayrton began to be arrogant. "I don't believe it! Sir, I dare to say a big lie, even the best judge in London will not do anything to me! Yes, Captain Grant, can he Can you come out to testify against me? No one knows my details! Even the police station can’t catch me! My brothers all have wings! I am the same, no one dares to say that I am the wanted criminal Peng Jue S!"

"I can tell you that no one has seen or caught me committing a crime except you, sir. If you don't believe me, you can ask. Humph! Who can produce evidence that I want to hijack this ship and deliver it to you?" The fugitives? No one? No one! Did you hear that? And you? Just suspect me! But then again, it’s no good to convict someone! There must be evidence! Haha... Evidence! Do you have it? I am Ayrton! I am a sailor on the Britannia! How is it? Ah?" Ayrton showed a complacent look, he felt that the other party could not do anything about him, and would give up after a while interrogated.But unexpectedly, Glenarvan turned the question in a different direction.He asked sincerely: "Ayrton, I'm not a judge, and I don't want to find out your guilt! Let's open the window and speak out! As for your crime, the court will naturally ask you! Don't worry! I asked you because I had other plans. You also know that the purpose of my coming out is to find someone. As long as you say a word, you can do me a big favor, don't you really want to do this?" Ayrton just shook his head firmly Shaking his head, he didn't say a word.

"You really don't want to tell where Captain Grant is?" asked Glenarvan with as much patience as possible.

"No, sir!" Ayrton finally spat out a few words. "You really don't want to tell the story of what happened to the Britannia?"

"Ayrton, for nothing but these two poor children in front of you, you have to tell where Grant is? Look at how hard they are looking for their father!"

"How could I? . . . sir." Ayrton hesitated for a moment, faltering in a low voice.

But before Jazz asked again, he became tough and ruthless again: "No! I won't tell! I won't tell if I'm killed!"

"I really have to beat you to death!" Glenarvan immediately became furious.No one dared to make a sound, and the tense air enveloped the entire Duncan.

Glenarvan has used the utmost restraint to lower his tone: "Ayrton, I will give you some time first. When I get to the pier ahead, I will hand you over to the British government! There are courts and hangings there. shelf!"

"That's great! It's exactly what I want!" After Ayrton answered this sentence, he walked back to the place where he was held as if taking a walk.

Everyone is a little disappointed, but more angry!Why is this Ayrton so stubborn?Glenarvan had no choice but to give up.He intends to go back to Europe as originally planned.Yes, that's the only way to go now.

The job of finding Captain Grant was fruitless, and now he can only go home with failure, let's talk about it later.Did the Britannia really disappear on Earth?Or there may be other explanations for the content of the distress letter. This is the obvious 37-degree line. How can there be land?

In the vast ocean, finding a person is not much different from finding a needle!Right now, the Duncan can only return to Europe first.Glenarvan discussed this idea with the others, especially with John.

John didn't say anything. He checked the coal bunker. The remaining coal could burn for half a month at most.Therefore, the Duncan has to dock to refuel in the near future.

John had an idea for Glenarvan: to take the Duncan to Talcahuano Bay first, to replenish the coal there, and then return to Europe.

It is a direct flight from here to Talcahuano Bay, and it is also on the 37-degree line, which is very convenient to drive.

After docking in Talcahuano Bay to replenish supplies and fuel, you can go directly to Cape Horn, and then cross the Atlantic Ocean to Scotland.

Glenarvan readily agreed.Half an hour later the Duncan headed for Talcahuano Bay.Hot fog was steaming on the sea, and the returning ships began to be sent off.Everyone thought now of the Port of Glasgow, and of Captain Grant.This cannot be called a triumphant return, but a defeated return.The captain was not found, this wish was not fulfilled, everything came to naught.Thinking about the lofty ambitions back then, thinking about the belief and hope of winning at the beginning, this moment really makes everyone feel ashamed and melancholy.Everything was a let down.

Really, if you can find Captain Grant, even if you suffer more, even if you return to Europe later, you will have no complaints!
At this time, the Duncan was filled with a sense of disappointment, and the dullness of being lost made everyone unable to cheer up.The joyful atmosphere when sailing was never found again, perhaps never found in a lifetime.

No one wants to go on deck, let alone talk, or even hope for anything.Everyone on board was silent.

Only one of the many men on the Duncan knew what happened to the Britannia, and that man was Ayrton, but it was almost impossible to get the villain to speak.Objectively speaking, he may not know where Captain Grant is now.But at the very least, he could tell where the ship was in trouble.If Grant was found, he would not be able to hide his guilt.That's why he didn't betray himself so stupidly and volunteered to tell the truth about the Britannia's wreck.

To Ayrton, there was no one on board who was not angry, especially the sailors, who always unconsciously clenched their fists, wishing to kill this scum.

But Glenarvan did not give up. He went to Ayrton again and again, trying every means to make this guy talk.However, every time I was disappointed to be rejected.

Glenarvan felt very puzzled by the refusal to speak about Ayrton's death, and always felt that there was something wrong.The major didn't think so much, he even thought that Ayrton might really know nothing.

Paganel's opinion was basically the same as that of the major.Of course, this is also his guess about Captain Grant.

Did Ayrton really know nothing?

If he really doesn't know anything, why doesn't he show that attitude?There's no need for him to hold back and not speak at all?

Furthermore, just because Ayrton showed up in Australia, it cannot be inferred that Captain Grant is also in Australia, which is inappropriate.

It seems that Ayrton must speak!Lady Helen decides to talk to Ayrton, and her husband agrees.Maybe what a man can't do, a woman can do!The gentleness of a woman is like the light and heat of the sun, which can warm and influence people. March 3.

Lady Helene had Ayrton shown into her room.And Mary, the three of them talked behind closed doors for an hour.

In what manner did they talk to the sailor?What are you talking about?Is it possible to get details or a little information?No one knows.

However, when Ayrton came out of their room, the faces of the two ladies were still clouded with sorrow.It still seems to get nothing.

The sailor in charge of escorting Ayrton was so angry that he scolded him severely on the road and shook his fist at him.But Ayrton showed no fear, shrugged his shoulders, and walked forward without squinting.Now, the sailors were enraged, and they raised their hands to beat him.

Just as Glenarvan and John came out, they stopped them so that they could not move.

But Mrs. Helen didn't stop there, she was a woman who didn't like to admit defeat.The next day, I personally came to Ayrton's room and had a bitter talk with him.The conversation took a full two hours.

Of course, even such an inhuman creature as Ayrton understood Mrs. Helen's kindness: if he was called out, he would be beaten up by everyone.

Glenarvan waited next door.He kept persuading himself to be patient and to wait for the final result.

Still he couldn't sit still, got up, and walked around the room.During this period, he even made up his mind to call his wife out several times, telling her not to waste her time, so let's just do it!But I changed my mind as soon as I went to call, and came back to wait, maybe it was another good result!

Finally, Mrs. Helen came out.I saw a triumphant smile on her face.

Did he get an answer, or figure out the truth of the matter?Judging from this, this guy who has lost his conscience is also somewhat human.

McNabbs disagreed, even thinking it was still a waste of time.However, Lady Helen did persuade Ayrton.The news spread like the wind.

Glenarvan hurriedly asked his wife, "He said everything?"

"Not all. But he's thought about it and wants to see you."

"Ah! my dear Helen, how great you are!"

"I'm not great, but I'm successful! Edward!"

"Did you discuss any conditions with him, did you promise him anything? Do you need me to repeat it?"

"I only promise him one condition, which is to let you reduce the punishment he deserves as much as possible."

"No problem, my dear Helen! Tell Ayrton to come and see me at once!"

(End of this chapter)