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in putting tilings to-rights in our cabin, and trying to make 
ourselves comfortable before tbe inevitable sea-sickness 
(for we are both bad sailors) overtook us. Soon after 
getting into tbe Channel, we came into a thick fog, and 
were obliged to anchor till nine o'clock, when it cleared 
off and allowed us to proceed. The cabin accommodation 
was tolerable, but the cuisine very moderate, and the 
stewards quite incapable. There was a capital smoking 
room, which proved a comfortable lounge, especially in 
the hot weather, where one could read, play whist, or 
otherwise amuse oneself, and as it was placed in front of 
the engine-room, it was cooler than the saloon. 
March Qth. Came in for a breeze and a nasty chopping 
sea — a good many vacancies at meals in consequence, for 
the ship rolled abominably, and took in plenty of water. 
I was ill, of course, but kept on knocking about, which is 
the best thing to do, and after about forty-eight hours I 
got all right, and remained so till the end of the voyage. 
E. took to her bed, and was consequently much longer in 
getting over her troubles. 
March 1th. ^'In the Bay of Biscay, oh!" A heavy 
sea on, and ship rolling awfully. During the night the 
smashes amongst the glass and crockery were continual 
and considerable, as they were badly secured. Ship's run 
(the best of the voyage) 200 miles, with a strong fair wind. 
March Sth. Sunday. Service in the saloon; all correct, 
as we had a clergyman on board with his wife and family, 
going out partly for a change, on his wife's account, to a 
warmer climate, and partly, I suppose, to try and convert 
the unfortunate black man. I hope he may succeed, but I 
think it is more than doubtful. During service we had 
a hard struggle to keep our legs, and the clergyman in 
vain tried to keep his book and his cushion from flying in 
different directions, and remain on his legs at the same 
time. We are beginning to ' shake down ' with the other 
