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
"Ah, Diana! Ah, Satellite!" he exclaimed, teasing them; "so you are going to show the moon-dogs the good habits of the dogs of the earth! That will do honor to the canine race! If ever we do come down again, I will bring a cross type of 'moon-dogs,' which will make a stir!"