Lord Glenarvan, his wife, the two children, the major, the Frenchman, Captain Mangles, and a few sailors composed the little band under the command of Ayrton, while the 'Duncan,' under charge of the mate, Tom Austin, proceeded to Melbourne, there to await Lord Glenarvan's instructions.
Lord Glenarvan, sa femme, les deux enfants, le major, le français, le capitaine Mangles et quelques matelots devaient composer la petite troupe sous la conduite d'Ayrton, tandis que le Duncan, aux ordres du second, Tom Austin, allait se rendre à Melbourne, où il attendrait les instructions de lord Glenarvan.