Cyrus Harding informed Ayrton of the projected expedition, and proposed that he should take part in it, but Ayrton preferring to remain on shore, it was decided that he should come to Granite House during the absence of his companions.
Ciro Smith anunció a Ayrton la expedición proyectada, invitándole a tomar parte en ella, pero éste optó por establecerse en el Palacio de granito durante la ausencia de sus compañeros.