Three thick and solidly-made couches had been placed in the projectile. Nicholl and Barbicane placed them in the center of the disc forming the floor. There the three travelers were to stretch themselves some moments before their departure.
During this time, Ardan, not being able to keep still,turned in his narrow prison like a wild beast in a cage,chatting with his friends, speaking to the dogs Diana and Satellite, to whom, as may be seen, he had given significant names