These books, Professor, are at your service besides, and you can make use of them freely." I thanked Captain Nemo, and went up to the shelves of the library.
Works on science, morals, and literature abounded in every language; but I did not see one single work on political economy; that subject appeared to be strictly proscribed.

Strange to say, all these books were irregularly arranged, in whatever language they were written; and this medley proved that the Captain of the Nautilus must have read indiscriminately the books which he took up by chance.
"Sir," said I to the Captain, "I thank you for having placed this library at my disposal.

It contains treasures of science, and I shall profit by them." "This room is not only a library," said Captain Nemo, "it is also a smoking-room." "A smoking-room!" I cried.

"Then one may smoke on board ?" "Certainly." "Then, sir, I am forced to believe that you have kept up a communication with Havannah." "Not any," answered the Captain.

"Accept this cigar, M.Aronnax; and, though it does not come from Havannah, you will be pleased with it, if you are a connoisseur." I took the cigar which was offered me; its shape recalled the London ones, but it seemed to be made of leaves of gold.