The torches were now almost consumed, and as they were obliged to return by the passage to reach the summit of the plateau, it was decided to put off the work necessary for the arrangement of their new dwelling till the next day.
En ce moment, les torches étaient presque entièrement consumées, et comme, pour revenir, il fallait regagner le sommet du plateau en remontant le couloir, il fut décidé que l'on remettrait au lendemain les travaux relatifs à l'aménagement de la nouvelle demeure.