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and Germany never lies." After this affirmation, he turned his back upon them and they saw him no more.
On the following morning, the last day of the voyage.

Desnoyers' steward awoke him in great excitement.

"Herr, come up on deck! a most beautiful spectacle!" The sea was veiled by the fog, but behind its hazy curtains could be distinguished some silhouettes like islands with great towers and sharp, pointed minarets.

The islands were advancing over the oily waters slowly and majestically, with impressive dignity.