158 VOYAGE TO GYARUS. 
CHAP, about eight, we found ourselves to be near to 
ni. & 
the Island of TENOS ; and at nine, the wind 
coming aft, we bore away for GYARUS, now 
called Jura. After we had doubled the northern 
point of Syra, we saw the Promontory of 
EUBOZA, called Carpharee; also AXDROS, Jura, 
and Zia. Jura is only twelve geographical 
miles from the nearest point of Syra; it is now 
almost uninhabited; but we were curious to 
visit a spot alluded to by Juvenal as a place of 
banishment for Roman criminals: and soon 
afterwards we landed. The Master of our 
caique wished to sail between some rocks into 
the harbour; and for this purpose desired us to 
ascend the heights, and point out a passage for 
the vessel. When we had done this, we clearly 
discerned the rocks below the surface, and 
were much amazed at the very great depth in 
the water which our situation enabled us to 
view. Being within hearing of the crew, we 
called to them, and gave them instructions how 
to steer ; by which means the caique was con- 
ducted through a gorge where none but Greek 
sailors would think of venturing. While we 
were in this situation, looking down upon the 
vessel and the harbour, there came suddenly 
(1) '* Audc aliquid brcvibus Gyaris ct carcere dignum." Juv. S<' 
