I carefully traced the windings of the land and hailed a steeple which I at length saw issuing from behind a small promontory.
As I was in a state of extreme debility, I resolved to sail directly towards the town, as a place where I could most easily procure nourishment.

Fortunately I had money with me.
As I turned the promontory I perceived a small neat town and a good harbour, which I entered, my heart bounding with joy at my unexpected escape.
As I was occupied in fixing the boat and arranging the sails, several people crowded towards the spot.

They seemed much surprised at my appearance, but instead of offering me any assistance, whispered together with gestures that at any other time might have produced in me a slight sensation of alarm.

As it was, I merely remarked that they spoke English, and I therefore addressed them in that language.

"My good friends," said I, "will you be so kind as to tell me the name of this town and inform me where I am ?" "You will know that soon enough," replied a man with a hoarse voice.
"Maybe you are come to a place that will not prove much to your taste, but you will not be consulted as to your quarters, I promise you." I was exceedingly surprised on receiving so rude an answer from a stranger, and I was also disconcerted on perceiving the frowning and angry countenances of his companions.