Then, turning towards the Canadian and Conseil: "A repast awaits you in your cabin," said he.

"Be so good as to follow this man.
"And now, M.Aronnax, our breakfast is ready.

Permit me to lead the way." "I am at your service, Captain." I followed Captain Nemo; and as soon as I had passed through the door, I found myself in a kind of passage lighted by electricity, similar to the waist of a ship.

After we had proceeded a dozen yards, a second door opened before me.
I then entered a dining-room, decorated and furnished in severe taste.
High oaken sideboards, inlaid with ebony, stood at the two extremities of the room, and upon their shelves glittered china, porcelain, and glass of inestimable value.

The plate on the table sparkled in the rays which the luminous ceiling shed around, while the light was tempered and softened by exquisite paintings.
In the centre of the room was a table richly laid out.