This tranquillity prevailed as long as the oil lasted; but as soon as the supply was exhausted the giant waves became as turbulent and mountainous as ever.
All night long the gale blew the ship blindly hither and thither, and it was not until just before daybreak that the storm showed any signs of abating.

By six o'clock, however, only a slight wind was blowing, and the sea no longer threatened to engulf me and my little vessel.

I was now able to look about me, and see what damage had been done; and you may imagine my relief when I found that the ship was still sound and water- tight, although the bulwarks were all gone, and she had all the appearance of a derelict.

One of the first things I did was to go down and unloose the dog--poor Bruno.

The delight of the poor creature knew no bounds, and he rushed madly up on deck, barking frantically for his absent master.