I wished to follow her, and would have done so had not Montesinos recommended me not to take the trouble as it would be useless, particularly as the time was drawing near when it would be necessary for me to quit the cavern.
Quise seguirla, y lo hiciera, si no me aconsejara Montesinos que no me cansase en ello, porque sería en balde, y más porque se llegaba la hora donde me convenía volver a salir de la sima.