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CHAP. IT.J
LIFE AT SEA.
chat, worsted-work, backgammon, and books for quiet people—
like us. At ten there is a light supper, at eleven the candles
are extinguished ; you tumble into your berth, and the day is done.
I have dwelt thus long on the details of a modern sea-life, be-
cause a prejudice exists against the long voyage, which I think is
without foundation now, and which requires only experience to
overcome. There is no doubt that, for the infirm, the aged, and
the very young, it is the most expedient means of reaching Mal-
ta, and the shores of the Levant; and for all, the most healthful
and convenient.
I have spoken of the Oriental Steamer, as I found her in two
passages of upwards of 5000 miles in length ; and before I leave
the subject I must bear my willing testimony to the ability and
courtesy of her captain, officers, and well-ordered crew, who do
credit to their gallant ship, as she does to the country that pro-
duced her.
LIFE AT SEA.
chat, worsted-work, backgammon, and books for quiet people—
like us. At ten there is a light supper, at eleven the candles
are extinguished ; you tumble into your berth, and the day is done.
I have dwelt thus long on the details of a modern sea-life, be-
cause a prejudice exists against the long voyage, which I think is
without foundation now, and which requires only experience to
overcome. There is no doubt that, for the infirm, the aged, and
the very young, it is the most expedient means of reaching Mal-
ta, and the shores of the Levant; and for all, the most healthful
and convenient.
I have spoken of the Oriental Steamer, as I found her in two
passages of upwards of 5000 miles in length ; and before I leave
the subject I must bear my willing testimony to the ability and
courtesy of her captain, officers, and well-ordered crew, who do
credit to their gallant ship, as she does to the country that pro-
duced her.