VOYAGE TO THE


 Sunday, 10th.-At anchor, the
wind blowing with great violence from
lhe N.N.W. With a moderate and fair
breeze, we were now within eight hours
sail of the end of our voyage, a con-
viction that could not in any way con-
tribute to render the situation we were in
agreeable. The north-west winds, or
north, as they are termed in this part of
the world, prevail at this season of the
year, and usually blow with little varia-
tion frequently for a continuance of
some weeks. Yesterday finished my last
plantain; to a single one I had been limit-
ed for several days, our bread having long
been expended.
 Monday, 11th.
 Tuesday, 12th. At anchor.
 Wednesday, 13th.J
 Thursday, 14th.-This morning the
wind shifted a little in our favour, and
we were soon under sail. Shortly after-
wards the high mountains of the con-