I entered the captain's stateroom. It had an austere, almost monastic appearance. An iron bedstead, a worktable, some washstand fixtures.

我长的房间里。房间内部朴实整齐，有点像隐士住的，房中有一张铁床，一张办公台和一些梳洗用具。

He urged the members of his monastic community to live harmoniously within clear collective structures, but refused to appoint a successor to lead the community after his death.

他敦促他的修道院社区与其他集结构和谐共处，但是拒绝委任继承者在他死后领导这一。

But, not hearing any sounds, I approached. The stateroom was deserted. I pushed the door open. I took a few steps inside. Still the same austere, monastic appearance.

同时我听不见声响，我近前去，但房中没有人。我推开门，几步，房中还是那朴实严肃的情景，隐士僧家的风味。