"A word of caution, Mr. Land," I told the harpooner, who was about to ravage another coconut palm. "Coconuts are admirable things, but before we stuff the skiff with them, it would be wise to find out whether this island offers other substances just as useful.
-Ned -dije al arponero, que se disponía a vaciar otro cocotero-, los cocos están muy buenos, pero antes de llenar el bote, me parece que sería prudente ver si la isla produce algo no menos útil.