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At the time when the newspapers were filled with these reports, I was / again in Washington. On my return I had presented myself at my chief's / office, but had been unable to see him. Family affairs had suddenly / called him away, to be absent some weeks. Mr. Ward, however, / undoubtedly knew of the failure of my mission. The newspapers, / especially those of North Carolina, had given full details of our / ascent of the Great Eyrie.
Naturally, I was much annoyed by this delay which further fretted my / restless curiosity. I could turn to no other plans for the future. / Could I give up the hope of learning the secret of the Great Eyrie? No! / I would return to the attack a dozen times if necessary, and despite / every failure.