Now inside the storm-tossed ship was much discomfort and grievous trouble. And many even regretted that they had been saved. “For lo!” they said, “nothing could be worse than this.”

And Noah’s heart was heavy.

18. LIFE AT SEA

But when the storm was passed and the good ship floated on an even keel, they felt better and settled down to their new life.

And the animals took a keen interest in the passenger list, to find their own names, as passengers always do.

And lazy days slipped quietly by; and the stout Ark drifted slowly on her way.

19. HOMESICKNESS

But alas, this could not last. For as the days dragged on and they found themselves still shut up and afloat, they brooded and grew low in their minds.