Parker appeared to be somewhat more in possession of his senses than the others, and I endeavoured, by every means in my power, to rouse him.

Thinking that a plunge in the sea-water might have a beneficial effect, I contrived to fasten the end of a rope around his body, and then, leading him to the companion-way (he remaining quite passive all the while), pushed him in, and immediately drew him out.

I had good reason to congratulate myself upon having made this experiment; for he appeared much revived and invigorated, and, upon getting out, asked me, in a rational manner, why I had so served him.

Having explained my object, he expressed himself indebted to me, and said that he felt greatly better from the immersion, afterward conversing sensibly upon our situation.

We then resolved to treat Augustus and Peters in the same way, which we immediately did, when they both experienced much benefit from the shock.