The next morning, the 17th of November, I realized that the Natilus was not moving, I dressed quickly and went to the sitting room. Captain Nemo was there waiting for me. I had not seen the captain in eight days, but I did not mention it. My companions and I then followed the captain into the dining room for breakfast.

I hope that you all eat well this morning, as the island no hotels or restaurants for meals. We will not eat again until very late in the evening, he told us as we sat down to eat. I am pleased to see that you do not think I was crazy when I invited you for a hunting trip in the sea. A man can live in the water if he brings along breathable air, carried in a tank on his back. Tire tank is filled with air under pleasure, used to supply him with breathable air through his walk in the sea. We will be using such tanks for our hunting trip. The tanks I have are able to supply us with air for nine or ten hours.