Towards twelve o'clock, Pencroft having asked the engineer if they could now remove him, Harding, instead of replying, and by an effort which exhibited the most energetic will, got up.
Vers midi, Pencroff ayant demandé à Cyrus Smith si l'on pouvait le transporter, Cyrus Smith, pour toute réponse, et par un effort qui attestait la volonté la plus énergique, se leva.