I had
often read of the nautical experiences of others, but I felt as though
there could be none worse than mine; for in addition to every other
evil, I could not but remember that this was only the first night of a
two years' voyage. When we were on deck we were not much better off,
for we were continually ordered about by the officer, who said that it
was good for us to be in motion. Yet anything was better than the
horrible state of things below. I remember very well going to the
hatchway and putting my head down, when I was oppressed by nausea, and
always being relieved immediately. It was as good as an emetic.
This state of things continued for two days.
Wednesday, Aug. 20th. We had the watch on deck from four till eight,
this morning. When we came on deck at four o'clock, we found things
much changed for the better. The sea and wind had gone down, and the
stars were out bright. I experienced a corresponding change in my
feelings; yet continued extremely weak from my sickness. I stood in
the waist on the weather side, watching the gradual breaking of the
day, and the first streaks of the early light.
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