Notwithstanding the early hour, all the inhabitants of the island were on hand to witness the start.

To his surprise he found the effect of the water of the bay in the dark, the same as had been observed in the Blue Grotto.

Even the fish darting about, would leave a phosphorescent trail.
When the sun rose that morning, Mt.

Vesuvius loomed up before Paul in the clear atmosphere.

It seemed very near and he thought he would reach Naples before time.