Pencroft worked with unparalleled ardor, and only a sturdy frame could have borne such fatigue; but his companions were preparing in secret a reward for his labors, and on the 31st of May he was to meet with one of the greatest joys of his life.
Pencroff trabajaba con un ardor sin igual, y sólo su naturaleza robusta podía resistir tanto trabajo. Sus compañeros le preparaban en secreto una recompensa a sus trabajos y el 31 de mayo debía experimentar una de las mayores alegrías de su vida.