I was surprised at this circumstance: but still more was I amazed to perceive the air quite dim, as if filled with smoke; and, while looking to the right hand and left, to find whence these blue wreaths issued, I became further aware of a strong smell of burning.
Fui meravigliata di quel fatto, ma la mia meraviglia crebbe quando mi accorsi che l'aria era pesante e densa di fumo. Mi guardai intorno per capire di dove veniva, quando sentii puzzo di bruciato.