We now repaired to the fourth and last steamer, the Ferdinand.

From first to last we changed vessels six times during a journey from Vienna to Constantinople; we travelled by four steamers and twice in boats; a circumstance which cannot be reckoned among the pleasures of a trip down the Danube.
Though not a large boat, the Ferdinand is comfortable and well built.

Even the second-class cabin is neatly arranged, and a pretty stove diffused a warmth which was peculiarly grateful to us all, as the thermometer showed only six to eight degrees above zero.
Unfortunately even here the men and women are not separated in the second-class cabin; but care is at least taken that third-class passengers do not intrude.

Twelve berths are arranged round the walls, and in front of these are placed broad benches well cushioned.
April 3d.
At five o'clock in the morning we steamed out of the harbour of Galatz.

Shortly afterwards basins and towels were handed to us; a custom totally unknown upon former vessels.