I can't seem to retrieve my old email from an old iMac

My old iMac is no longer connected to the internet. I want to retrieve my old email files as I had problems trying to transfer this over to my new iMac when I transferred everything else. When I open Mail, it brings up the prompt for setting up the email and I seem to have to go through all the steps, which I don't want to do. I'm not sure I can remember how I'd do that anyway. Is that the only way I can now access it? It is also a hassle to disconnect my computer and reconnect this one but if there isn't a more direct and easier way, I'll do that.

You are going to have to set up your email account on your Mac if you want to access it....
http://www.macworld.com/article/2027270/setting-up-email-on-your-mac.html
Cheers,
GB

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