202 THE LAST CRUISE OF THE MIRANDA. 



toppen by themselves. The good schooner Rigel weathered 

 out a moderate gale off Kangarmuit and finally drew up along- 

 side the Miranda, surrounded by the whole of the populace 

 in their boats. 



Thus ended ten days of the most delightful experiences of 

 my life. Nothing have I ever given up with a more lingering 

 regret than the sight of " Greenland's icy mountains" fading 

 away in the dim, purple distance. 



