"That's not important," the captain replied evasively. "The Nautilus suffered a collision that cracked one of the engine levers, and it struck this man. My chief officer was standing beside him. This man leaped forward to intercept the blow. A brother lays down his life for his brother, a friend for his friend, what could be simpler? That's the law for everyone on board the Nautilus. But what's your diagnosis of his condition?"
-¿Qué puede importar eso? -respondió evasivamente el capitán-. Un choque del Nautílus ha roto una de las palancas de la maquinaria y herido a este hombre. Pero, dígame, ¿cómo está?