The grouse were fastened by their claws, and Pencroft, delighted at not having to appear before their companions with empty hands, and observing that the day had begun to decline, judged it best to return to their dwelling.
Los tetraos fueron atados por las patas y Pencroff, contento de no volver con las manos vacías, y viendo que el día empezaba a declinar, juzgó conveniente volver a su morada.