The grouse were fastened by their claws, and Pencroft, delighted at not having to appear before their companions with empty hands, and observing that the day had begun to decline, judged it best to return to their dwelling.
Les tétras furent attachés par les pattes, et Pencroff, heureux de ne point revenir les mains vides et voyant que le jour commençait à baisser, jugea convenable de retourner à sa demeure.