Major MacNabb

Jacques Paganel

Paganel and Major MacNabb are close companions on the journey, with Paganel's exuberance balanced by MacNabb's dry wit and practicality.

Lord Glenarvan

Glenarvan and Major MacNabb share a long-standing friendship built on trust, with MacNabb serving as a calm and loyal advisor.

Jacques Paganel

Paganel and Major MacNabb are close companions on the journey, with Paganel's exuberance balanced by MacNabb's dry wit and practicality.

Jacques Paganel

Paganel and Major MacNabb are close companions on the journey, with Paganel's exuberance balanced by MacNabb's dry wit and practicality.

Lord Glenarvan

Glenarvan and Major MacNabb share a long-standing friendship built on trust, with MacNabb serving as a calm and loyal advisor.

Lord Glenarvan

Glenarvan and Major MacNabb share a long-standing friendship built on trust, with MacNabb serving as a calm and loyal advisor.

I: The Shark

Lord Glenarvan's cousin; present on deck and offers calm observations.

The Three Documents

Offers skeptical remarks but supports the group's reasoning; returns to Malcolm Castle with Lady Helena.

Lady Glenarvan's Proposal

Listens to Lady Helena's account and expresses confidence that Lord Glenarvan will succeed.

The Departure of the Duncan

Accompanies the expedition as a calm, taciturn, and morally courageous relative of the Glenarvans.

An Unexpected Passenger

Remains on deck smoking; encounters the unexpected passenger with characteristic calm.

Jacques Paganel Is Undeceived

Remains imperturbable during the revelation; suggests that Paganel could simply continue with them to Patagonia.

The Geographer's Resolution

The major is mentioned as being indifferent to the stormy weather, observing the deluge with perfect indifference.

Through the Strait of Magellan

Remains indifferent to geographical discussions, especially at dinnertime.

The Course Decided

Part of the land expedition, asks to see the map and is included in the travel party.

Traveling in Chile

Travels with the party, though not prominently featured in this chapter.

Eleven Thousand Feet Aloft

Remains calm and observant, spots the hut at a critical moment.

A Sudden Descent

Shoots a guanaco in the dark, remains calm and observant throughout the night.

Providentially Rescued

Calmly organizes the search; attempts to aim at the condor but is beaten by a providential shot.

Thalcave

Observes Paganel's language blunder with dry humor.

News of the Lost Captain

Observes Paganel's efforts with a hint of skepticism.

A Serious Necessity

Remains calm amid the annoyances of the journey, noting the signs of increasing dryness.

In Search of Water

Remains with the reserve party; teases Paganel about not leading them astray.

Strange Signs

Accompanies Paganel to observe flamingoes; shows interest in Paganel's explanations about the Pampas.

A False Trail

Remains silent and observant; asks the crucial question about European prisoners.

The Flood

Assumes practical duties for the journey, remains calm, and spots the tree that becomes their refuge.

A Singular Abode

Proposes following the 37th parallel around the world; provides practical support with provisions and a flask of powder.

XXIV: Paganel’s Disclosure

Listens to Paganel's explanation and engages in the discussion, showing support for the new interpretation.

Between Fire and Water

Present during the storm; his calm countenance is noted in the lightning flashes.

The Return on Board

Advises patience during the night watch and establishes a camp in the sand-hills.

A New Destination

Suggests a final test of the document and a stop at Tristan d'Acunha and Amsterdam islands.

Tristan d’Acunha and the Isle of Amsterdam

Doubts Paganel's claim about fifty explorers; accepts the wager but loses.

The Storm on the Indian Ocean

The major awaits the end with the indifference of a Mussulman.

The Quartermaster of the Britannia

Reserves judgment on Ayrton's veracity and questions him about his role as quartermaster.

Preparations for the Journey

Expresses suspicion of Ayrton, remarking that he is 'too intelligent.'

An Accident

Shoots a rare jabiru crane; rides ahead with the sailors during the river crossing.

Australian Explorers

Smokes a cigar during the evening gathering.

Crime or Calamity?

Observes the farrier's eroded wrists and the trefoil shoe mark, harboring unspoken suspicions about Ayrton.

Fresh Faces

Smiles at Paganel's antics during the diggings tour.

A Warning

Jokingly insists Robert saw a monkey, remains unconvinced by Lady Helena's arguments, cites negroes' statements about orangutans.

Suspicious Occurrences

Opposes Ayrton's plan to send orders to the Duncan, advocating instead to continue toward Twofold Bay; notices Ayrton's disappointment.

A Startling Discovery

Remains silent but clearly suspects Ayrton of foul play regarding the animals.

The Plot Unveiled

Explains how he recognized Ayrton as Ben Joyce; recounts his suspicions.

Four Days of Anguish

Interviews Mulready and reports the details of the attack and Ben Joyce's plan; tends to Mulready's wound.

Helpless and Hopeless

MacNabb assists Lady Helena in caring for Mulready and urges Glenarvan not to give up hope.

A Rough Captain

Accompanies the group to inspect the Macquarie; remarks on Captain Halley's rough demeanor.

Strangely Liberated

Advises against extreme measures and urges immediate escape when the opportunity arises.

The Sacred Mountain

Assists in sealing a steam vent and observes Paganel's unusual reticence.

A Bold Stratagem

Supports Paganel's plan and helps with the physical work of creating the eruption.

Why the Duncan Went to New Zealand

Observes the unfolding mystery with characteristic calm, and humorously remarks to Paganel about the blunder.

Ayrton's Obstinacy

Observes the situation and later believes Ayrton may know nothing.

A Discouraging Confession

Present during the interview; questions Ayrton about the dates of the Britannia and expresses skepticism about Paganel's new theory.

LX: Paganel’s Last Entanglement

Acts as Cupid's messenger between Paganel and his cousin Miss Arabella, and learns Paganel's secret.