March xxxi.
This day turning to windward, we advance by nine a clock between the town of Tenedos and the Trojan shore, the narrow distance of about six or seven miles allowing us a distinct prospect of each. Tenedos is a middle sized compact town, fortified with a castle, seated immediately on the shore, and fenced toward the land with a round hill; but exposed to the sea without the advantage of any deep gulph, or commodious harbour. The whole island is green and level, and has the appearance, as well as reputation, of a rich and fertile soil. The wind not favouring us from hence, we proceed slowly the whole day with calm and serene weather; and turning betwixt Tenedos and the Phrygian continent, after enjoying the delightful sight of the Trojan campain on one side, and of Tenedos, Imbros, and Samothracia on the other, we anchored about six in the evening under the celebrated promontory of Sigéum.