In the afternoon the rain ceased, except an occasional light sprinkle, but the dull canopy of clouds did not break, and we had a strong breeze from the S.E.for four or five hours, indicating the approach of the trades to this latitude.
_Tuesday, April 21st._--Morning clear, wind light from S.E.The Island after the rain is blooming in freshness and verdure, and as my eye roams over its green slopes I long for repose and the quiet of peace in my own land: I do not think it can be far off.

Fresh "trade" in the afternoon.
Towards night the Brazilian steamer sailed with a load of our prisoners.
_Wednesday, April 22nd._--Cloudy, with squalls for rain.

At 9.30 got under way under steam, and stood to the eastward.

Cut away four whale-boats that the islanders might have a scramble for them.

They soon started in chase! Steamed due east, about forty-five miles, let the steam go down, and put the ship under sail.