52e91e78_thenian_Empire___December_2005__Verne_s_text
[Butchers commentary] Verne .... is also making phallic jokes, as shown by Clawbonnys huge satisfaction of seeing his inclination at ninety degrees. [Vernes text] 
At this spot a magnetic needle, suspended as delicately as possible, immediately adopted an approximately vertical position under the magnetic influence; the centre of attraction was therefore very near or immediately below the needle. The doctor performed his experiment with care. But if James Ross could only find an inclination of 89° 59´ for his needle, it must have been because of the imperfection of his instruments or because the true magnetic point was a minute away. Dr Clawbonny was luckier, and a short distance away he had the huge satisfaction of seeing his inclination at ninety degrees. This is the exact Magnetic Pole of the earth! he exclaimed ....
Austro-Athenian Empire - December 2005
Vernes text