Chapter 25 BAD PROSPECTS-FIRST TOUCH OF CAPE HORN-ICEBERGS-TEMPERANCE SHIPS-LYING-UP-ICE-DIFFICULTY ON BOARD-CHANGE OF COURSE-STRAITS OF MAGELLAN

There now began to be a decided change in the appearance of things. The days became shorter and shorter; the sun running lower in its course each day, and giving less and less heat; and the nights so cold as to prevent our sleeping on deck; the Magellan Clouds in sight, of a clear night; the skies looking cold and angry; and, at times, a long, heav