Chapter 28 HOMEWARD BOUND.

"Still in the yawning trough the vessel reels,

Ingulfed beneath two fluctuating hills;

On either side they rise, tremendous scene,

A long dark melancholy vale between.

The balanced ship, now forward, now behind,

Still felt the impression of the waves and wind,

And to the right and left by turns inclined."

Falconer.

"Montano.