Baron Frankenstein is taking shelter in the good ship voyager,

where he is the guest of Captain Walton.

While the Voyager was icebound,

Frankenstein told the captain some of his tragic story.

He told of the creation of the monster,

of its escape, and return.

I thought that you had a refreshing sweet,

Baron Frank, and I certainly looked much better than more.

Thank you, Captain.

I slept very well,

and I feel that my strength is gradually returning.

I am glad to hear that.

Do you feel inclined to tell me some more of your story?

Well, I remember telling you how the monster had returned.

He had learned to speak, and he begged me to make him a mate.

Yes.

One cannot help feeling a little sorry for him.

I know what it is to be bitterly lonely.

I also know, but the monster rushed out of the house when I refused.

My wife and I discussed the matter.

I sent for the burglomaster and begged that his officers would look for the monster.

Some little time later, the storm burst in all its fury.

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