The country round was parched and dry, without one humid spot except the Pomptinian marsh, from which water could be expected. A scheme so vast could not be accomplished without immoderate labour, and, if practicable, the end was in no proportion to the expense and labour.
Urak ateratzeko, ez dago Zingira Ponptinoak besterik, gainerakoa malkarra edo idorra baita, eta bertan zehar, biderik ireki ahal izanik ere, ahalegin jasanezina eta aski arrazoi gabea zen.