The cork of one had decayed, and the wine inside had turned to vinegar; but the other cork, held in place by wire and wax, had maintained a perfect seal.
Vienas pudeles korķi bija saēdis laika zobs, un vīns tajā bija pārvērties etiķī, bet otrs korķis, kas bija rūpīgi aizlakots un nostiprināts ar stiepli, joprojām cieši noslēdza pudeli.