He afterwards alludes to the poor slaves, who, it appeared, suffered as much there as they do in some other places at the present day.
HABITS THERE.
He visits the people of the place, and finds them superstitious and vicious. Alluding to the vice he found there, he writes, “I was reminded of the beautiful words of Solomon, in the Proverbs.” This was not the only occasion on which he remembered his Bible; and it seemed always to have a kindly influence over him. On one occasion, several young men argued with him about its truth; and, having heard them patiently, he put his hand over his heart: “Talk no more about it. I know that the Bible is true; that it is capable of doing to me the greatest good. I know so by the feelings I have here.”
After remaining in this place until July 25, he set sail for home, and arrived in Salem January 11, 1796, having been absent exactly twelve months.
CHAPTER IV.
From 1796 to 1797—age, 23-4.
Second voyage.—Visits Lisbon.—Island of Madeira; festival and games there.—Anecdotes of his skill as an accountant.—Doubles Cape of Good Hope.—Albatrosses.—Arrival at Manilla.—Extracts from Journal.—Curious boat.—Earthquake.—Voyage home.
AT SEA AGAIN.