A letter from Nassau at last
arrived informing Paul of the death of his old friend which caused him
sincere regret and of course changed their plans. While still hesitating
about what to do, a letter was received by the Count requesting him
to return immediately to Denmark. It was so urgent and of such
importance that he sailed by the next steamer.
CHAPTER VI.
After the Count's departure Paul joined a submarine company in New York
and pursued the occupation of diver for over six months. He was
wonderfully successful and when he resigned he had the largest salary of
any diver in their employ. The cause of his resignation was the
reports he had had heard about the diamond fields in South Africa. He
determined to cast his fortune with the diamond hunters that were going
from different parts of the world to the promised "Eldorado,"
Having secured a supply of implements and stores that he considered
necessary, he took passage on the tall rigged ship Albatross, commanded
by a friend of his. The Albatross was bound for China by way of Cape
Town, and the captain promised to land him there. They had a long,
pleasant voyage, during which Paul spent his time shooting at sharks
over the side and trolling for fish.
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