The remains of the capybara would be enough to sustain Harding and his companions for at least twenty-four hours.
Besides, they hoped to find more food on the way.

As the glasses had been returned to the watches of the engineer and reporter, Pencroft burned a little linen to serve as tinder.

As to flint, that would not be wanting in these regions of Plutonic origin.

It was half-past seven in the morning when the explorers, armed with sticks, left the Chimneys.
Following Pencroft's advice, it appeared best to take the road already traversed through the forest, and to return by another route.

It was also the most direct way to reach the mountain.