It is true that the sailor considered the monkeys from a purely alimentary point of view, for those animals which are herbivorous make very excellent game; but since they had an abundant supply of provisions, it was a pity to waste their ammunition.
Il est vrai que le marin considérait le singe au point de vue purement alimentaire, et, en effet, ces animaux, qui sont uniquement herbivores, forment un gibier excellent; mais, puisque les provisions abondaient, il était inutile de dépenser les munitions en pure perte.