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plimentary observations in Latin ; but I cannot say that I 

 found that language lend itself readily to the gallantries of 

 the ball-room. After supper dancing recommenced, and 

 the hilarity of the evening reached its highest pitch when 

 half a dozen sailors, dressed in turbans made of flags (one 

 of them a lady with the face of the tragic muse), came 

 forward and danced the cancan, with a gravity and decorum 

 that would have greatly edified what Gavarni calls "la 

 pudcur municipale" 



At 3 o'clock a.m. I returned on board the schooner, and 

 we are all now very busy in making final preparations for 

 departure. Fitz is rearranging his apothecary's shop. Sigurdr 

 is writing letters. The last strains of music have ceased on 

 board the "Artemise;" the sun is already high in the heavens ; 

 the flower-beds are returning on shore, — a little draggled 

 perhaps, as if just pelted by a thunder-storm ; the " Reine 

 Hortense " has got her steam up, and the real, serious part of 

 our voyage is about to begin. 



I feel that my description has not half done justice to the 

 wonders of this interesting island ; but I can refer you to 

 your friend Sir Henry Holland for further details.; he paid a 

 visit to Iceland in 18 10, with Sir G. Mackenzie, and made 

 himself thoroughly acquainted with its historical and scien- 

 tific associations. 



CONCLUDING ACT. 

 Scene. R. Y. S. "Foam" : astern of the "Reine Hortense." 



DRAMATIS PERSONS. 



Voice of French Captain, Commanding " R. H." 



Lord D. 



Doctor. 



Wilson. 



Voice of French Captain. — " Nous partons." 



Lord D .—"All ready, Sir ! " 



Wilson to Doctor (sotto voce). — " Sir ! " 



