They had a long, pleasant voyage, during which Paul spent his time shooting at sharks over the side and trolling for fish.

One day in the vicinity of the equator his hook was snapped by a dolphin, which he succeeded in bringing to the deck.

It was laid on the shady-side of the galley and the sailors watched with great, curiosity the innumerable tints which radiated from its body.

This transition in color was considered by the on-lookers as a visible evidence of the pain which it suffered.
Picking up an ax Paul quickly dispatched it.

In passing the equator the usual tom-foolery of receiving Neptune and baptizing those who had never crossed the line before, was enjoyed with one slight exception.
The imitation of the god Neptune when coming out of the fore chains over the bow, missed his footing and fell into the sea.