They would not doubtless have the advantages of the wicks which are impregnated with boracic acid, and which vitrify as they burn and are entirely consumed, but Cyrus Harding having manufactured a beautiful pair of snuffers, these candles would be greatly appreciated during the long evenings in Granite House.
No ofrecían, sin duda, la ventaja que tienen las mechas impregnadas de ácido bórico, de vitrificarse a medida que se efectúa la combustión y de consumirse enteramente; pero Ciro Smith fabricó un hermoso par de despabiladeras, y aquellas bujías fueron muy estimadas durante las grandes veladas del Palacio de granito.