He was compelled, then, after having swallowed the contents of his bottle, to pass the time as well as to evade suspicion, to fall into the easiest position in his corner and to sleep, whether well or ill.
Así pues, tras haber tragado su botella por ociosidad y para no despertar sospechas, trató de buscar en su rincón la postura más satisfactoria posible y de dormirse mal que bien.