"Come," said Pencroft, "sea-weed by way of bread, raw mussels for meat, and almonds for dessert, that's certainly a good dinner for those who have not a single match in their pocket!"
–Vamos –dijo Pencroff–, tendremos algas a guisa de pan, moluscos crudos a falta de carne, y piñones para postre; tal es la comida de las personas que no tienen una cerilla en los bolsillos.