There were still several hours to be occupied, and with one consent Pencroft and Herbert resolved to gain the upper plateau, so as to have a more extended view of the surrounding country.
Il y avait alors quelques heures à occuper, et, d'un commun accord, Pencroff et Harbert résolurent de gagner le plateau supérieur, afin d'examiner la contrée sur un rayon plus étendu.