It was indeed necessary that the birds should be close within reach of the cook, and no place appeared more favorable for the establishment of the said poultry-yard than that portion of the banks of the lake which was close to the old opening.
Il fallait, en effet, que les volatiles fussent à la portée du chef de cuisine, et aucun emplacement ne parut plus favorable à l'établissement de ladite basse-cour que cette portion des rives du lac qui confinait à l'ancien déversoir.