At night saw Waterford light again.
* * * * * "_Monday, 28th August._ A fair wind springing up (ten o'clock).

Going at the rate of seven knots on our true course.

We have had just a week of the most disagreeable weather possible.

I hope this is the beginning of better winds, and that, in reasonable time, we shall see our native shore.
"_Tuesday, 29th August._ Still disappointed in fair winds....

Since, then, I can find nothing consoling on deck, let us see what is in the cabin.