frail. Then a horrible Dogfish came up near me, put out its tongue, and swallowed me as if I had been a pill.”
"And how long have you been shut up here?" asked Pinocchio.
"It must be two years, Pinocchio, and it has seemed like two centuries."
"And how have you managed to live? And where did you find the candle and the matches to light it?”
"I will tell you. Luckily when the Dogfish swallowed me he swallowed my boat too and all my belongings."
"What? He swallowed all in one mouthful?" asked Pinocchio in surprise.
"All in one mouthful. As the boat was loaded with preserved meat, figs, biscuits, wine, raisins, coffee, sugar, candles, and matches, I was well supplied. Today, however, I am burning my last candle."
"And after that?"
"Why after that, my dear boy, we shall both be left in darkness."
"Then father," said Pinocchio, "there is no time to lose. We must hurry and plan to escape."
