I bear him witness that he spared no pains.
We had aboard trumpet and drum and viol, and he would have frequent music.

Each day toward evening each man was given a cup of wine.

And before sunset all were gathered for vesper service, and we sang _Salve Regina_.

At night the great familiar stars shone out above us.
Second day passed much like first,--light fickle wind, flapping sails, smooth sea, cloudless sky.

To-day beheld sea life after shore grown habitual.