There, between its leaflike folds, I saw a loose pearl as big as a coconut. Its globular shape, perfect clarity, and wonderful orient made it a jewel of incalculable value.

在膜皮里面，叶状的皱纹间，我看见一颗可以自由掷动的珍珠，跟椰子一般粗大。它的球圆形状，它的完全透明：它的无比宝光，使它成为价值不可估计的稀有珍宝。