We shall presently see that this art plays a part of the greatest importance in the industry of the Necrophori.
Although he has disappeared, the Mole is still far from having reached his destination.

Let us leave the undertakers to complete their task.
What they are now doing below ground is a continuation of what they did on the surface and would teach us nothing new.

We will wait for two or three days.
The moment has come.

Let us inform ourselves of what is happening down there.

Let us visit the retting-vat.