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CHAP. IV.
From Rio Janeiro to the Cape of Good Hope. — Islands of
Tristan d'Acunha. — Cape Town. — Simmon's Town.— Dutch. — Departure from the Cape. — Island of St. Paul. — Arrival at Port Philip.
| 1803, July. |
ON quitting the American coast under the tropic of Capricorn, the seaman takes leave of summer seas and gentle breezes for the rest of his voyage through the southern hemisphere; his care then consists in preparing his vessel to encounter the turbulent elements he is to meet with. But the storm which terrifies the landman into repentance, and vows of amendment, is welcomed by the experienced sailor, as expediting his passage; for he never considers how strong the wind is, while it continues
fair,
