Then he said: "Besides, M.Aronnax, the Nautilus is not lost; it will carry you yet into the midst of the marvels of the ocean.

Our voyage is only begun, and I do not wish to be deprived so soon of the honour of your company." "However, Captain Nemo," I replied, without noticing the ironical turn of his phrase, "the Nautilus ran aground in open sea.

Now the tides are not strong in the Pacific; and, if you cannot lighten the Nautilus, I do not see how it will be reinflated." "The tides are not strong in the Pacific: you are right there, Professor; but in Torres Straits one finds still a difference of a yard and a half between the level of high and low seas.

To-day is 4th January, and in five days the moon will be full.

Now, I shall be very much astonished if that satellite does not raise these masses of water sufficiently, and render me a service that I should be indebted to her for." Having said this, Captain Nemo, followed by his lieutenant, redescended to the interior of the Nautilus.