During this week, Pencroft, aided by Herbert, who handled the sailmaker's needle with much skill, worked with such energy that the sails of the vessel were finished. There was no want of cordage.
Pendant cette semaine, Pencroff, aidé par Harbert, qui maniait habilement l'aiguille du voilier, travailla avec tant d'ardeur, que les voiles de l'embarcation furent terminées.