"Well, that light would not be bright enough, and it would be wrong to use up any of our fuel."
"Then," said Altamont, "I don't see—"
"As for me," answered Johnson, "since the bullet of mercury, the ice lens, the building of Fort Providence, I believe Dr. Clawbonny is capable of anything."
"Well," resumed Altamont, "will you tell us what sort of a light you are going to have?"
"It's very simple," answered the doctor; "an electric light."
"An electric light!"
"Certainly; didn't you have on board of the Porpoise a Bunsen's pile in an uninjured state?"
"Yes," answered the American.
"Evidently, when you took it, you intended to make some experiments, for it is complete. You have the necessary acid, and the wires isolated, hence it would be easy for us to get an electric light. It will be more brilliant, and will cost nothing."
"That is perfect," answered the boatswain, "and the less time we lose—"