tailieunhanh - LUYỆN ĐỌC TIẾNG ANH QUA TÁC PHẨM VĂN HỌC-JULES VERNE -THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND -CHAPTER 44

JULES VERNE- THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND CHAPTER 44 Đây là một tác phẩm anh ngữ nổi tiếng với những từ vựng nâng cao chuyên ngành văn chương. Nhằm giúp các bạn yêu thich tiếng anh luyện tập và củng cố thêm kỹ năng đọc tiếng anh . | JULES VERNE THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND CHAPTER 44 There was no longer any doubt as to the pirates intentions. They had dropped anchor at a short distance from the island and it was evident that the next day by means of their boats they purposed to land on the beach Cyrus Harding and his companions were ready to act but determined though they were they must not forget to be prudent. Perhaps their presence might still be concealed in the event of the pirates contenting themselves with landing on the shore without examining the interior of the island. It might be indeed that their only intention was to obtain fresh water from the Mercy and it was not impossible that the bridge thrown across a mile and a half from the mouth and the manufactory at the Chimneys might escape their notice. But why was that flag hoisted at the brig s peak What was that shot fired for Pure bravado doubtless unless it was a sign of the act of taking possession. Harding knew now that the vessel was well armed. And what had the colonists of Lincoln Island to reply to the pirates guns A few muskets only. However observed Cyrus Harding here we are in an impregnable position. The enemy cannot discover the mouth of the outlet now that it is hidden under reeds and grass and consequently it would be impossible for them to penetrate into Granite House. But our plantations our poultry-yard our corral all everything exclaimed Pencroft stamping his foot. They may spoil everything destroy everything in a few hours Everything Pencroft answered Harding and we have no means of preventing them. Are they numerous that is the question said the reporter. If they are not more than a dozen we shall be able to stop them but forty fifty more perhaps Captain Harding then said Ayrton advancing towards the engineer will you give me leave For what my friend To go to that vessel to find out the strength of her crew. But Ayrton-- answered the engineer hesitating you will risk your life-- Why not sir That is more than your .