You and your companions will not, perhaps, have so much to complain of in the chance which has bound you to my fate.

You will find amongst the books which are my favourite study the work which you have published on `the depths of the sea.' I have often read it.

You have carried out your work as far as terrestrial science permitted you.
But you do not know all--you have not seen all.

Let me tell you then, Professor, that you will not regret the time passed on board my vessel.
You are going to visit the land of marvels." These words of the commander had a great effect upon me.

I cannot deny it.