CHAPTER 16

Captain Nemo—His first words—The history of the recluse—His adventures—His sentiments—His comrades—Submarine life—Alone —The last refuge of the “Nautilus” in Lincoln Island—The mysterious genius of the island. At these words the reclining figure rose, and the electric light fell upon his countenance; a magnificent head, the forehead high, the glance commanding, beard white, hair abundant and falling over the shoulders. [Illustration: Captain Nemo] His hand rested upon the cushion of the divan from wh…