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MOCHA. 
laid down. Fortunately for us there were three fathom and a 
quarter on it, so we passed in safety. It is only a few hundred 
yards in extent. Our dow was of much use. We sailed all night ; 
light airs and pleasant. I slept on the deck. 
June — We continued along shore till night, confirming our 
chart by new bearings. We found it as accurate as we could expect. 
A light breeze ; little sail carried. At night still less. 
June ^3. — At daylight Jibbel Zeigur was EfS. ; the Abys- 
sinian land hardly visible through the haze. At nine Jibbel Aroe 
bore from E|S. to S. E^^ E. We passed it before dark, leaving on 
our right the white rocks, which we had seen from Bunder Baileul. 
We found that instead of a cluster of small rocks, the Aroes con- 
sisted of one large island, with five or six to E. and S. of it of 
different sizes; the passage was seven miles wide at least, and there 
was apparently deep water close to the shore and rocks. We then 
made with a freshening breeze for the Arabian coast, which was 
visible, but did not reach it till near twelve, when we cast anchor. 
There was a considerable swell. ' 
June ^4. — At six we were again under sail and coasting down; 
by seven saw the town of Mocha : before twelve came to an anchor, 
closer in than we were before. The swell was much less than when 
the wind blew from the south. We were much surprised at the 
colours not being hoisted on the factory, but a boat coming on 
board, we learned that Mr. Pringle was well. I requested the 
boat to go on shore, which was ordered, and I landed about two 
o'clock. Mr. Pringle was excessively astonished to see me, believing 
me dead, from my flag not being hoisted, and there being no salute. 
I soon explained to him the cause, and took possession of the upper 
