I looked at the shore until my eyes ached; but no nearer did it appear to be than at first, and gradually grew less distinct as the daylight faded.

We could only see the other boat now and then; but although she was evidently in imminent peril they were much nearer in shore than we were.

The danger we underwent on this occasion was great; but the excitement of so wild and grand a scene was highly pleasurable, and when success at last crowned our exertions, and we went dancing wildly in through the surf and spray upon a rocky unknown shore, and found the other crew on the beach ready to help us in hauling up, I felt that there is a charm attached to scenes like these which can only be fully estimated by those who have experienced it.

Having in our turn assisted to haul up the other boat we lighted our fires and laid down for the night.
PERRON'S PENINSULA.
March 27.
This morning I found that all our hands were so fatigued by the exertions of the previous day that a few hours of comparative rest was absolutely necessary.

I therefore directed them to stroll about the beach for an hour or two and to collect oysters or shellfish.