If I had been alone I might have once more tried the effect of argument; but in the presence of the guide I held my peace; my heart flew back to my sweet Virlandaise, and I approached the central chimney.
Si me hubiese hallado solo, habría recurrido a la serie de los grandes argumentos; pero, en presencia del guía, no desplegué mis labios. Envié un cariñoso recuerdo a mi bella curlandesa, y me aproximé a la chimenea central.