Here, on the contrary, we are placed between the Mercy and Lake Grant, an advantage which must not be neglected.

And, besides, this side, looking towards the east, is not exposed as the other is to the trade-winds, which in this hemisphere blow from the northwest." "Then, captain," replied the sailor, "let us build a house on the edge of the lake.

Neither bricks nor tools are wanting now.

After having been brickmakers, potters, smelters, and smiths, we shall surely know how to be masons!" "Yes, my friend; but before coming to any decision we must consider the matter thoroughly.

A natural dwelling would spare us much work, and would be a surer retreat, for it would be as well defended against enemies from the interior as those from outside." "That is true, Cyrus," replied the reporter, "but we have already examined all that mass of granite, and there is not a hole, not a cranny!" "No, not one!" added Pencroft.