72 THE ATLANTIC. [cHapP. 1. 
we ourselves, and all our manifold apparatus and machinery, 
experienced at the beginning about as rough usage as we are 
likely to meet with during the voyage. This at once brought 
all our weak points to light; and it is well that we got into 
quiet water again with increased confidence in the stability of 
our arrangements. 
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