Early in the morning on the 11th of the November, I felt the wind from the sea coming into the submarine. I then knew we were on the surface. I quickly went to platform, hoping to see the captain. No one was there, however. It was six o'clock in the morning, the sea was calm and the sky was cloudy. I soon returned to my room. Five days were spent in this manner. Every morning, I went to the platform, hoping to see the captain, but he never appeared. On the 16th of November, however, I received a note from the captain. To Professor Aronnax, 16th of November 1867.

Captain Nemo invites Professor Aronnax on a hunting expedition, which will take place tomorrow morning in the forests of Crespo Island. He hopes the Professor will be able to join him.