It was impossible to think of those animals in an alimentary point of view, for their oily flesh is detestable; however, Cyrus Harding observed them attentively, and without making known his idea, he announced to his companions that very soon they would pay a visit to the islet.
Il n'était guère possible d'examiner ces animaux au point de vue alimentaire, car leur chair huileuse est détestable; cependant, Cyrus Smith les observa avec attention, et, sans faire connaître son idée, il annonça à ses compagnons que très prochainement on ferait une visite à l'îlot.