The phenomenon called by sailors Sea-fire, is one of the most beautiful and interesting which is witnessed in the Hebrides. At times the ocean appears entirely illuminated around the vessel, and a long train of lambent corruscations are perpetually breaking upon her sides, or pursuing her wake through the darkness. These phosphoric appearances, concerning the origin of which naturalists are not agreed in opinion, seem to be called into action by the rapid motion of the ship, through the water being saturated with fish and spawn, and other animal substance.
Lisez et Croyez.
“Lisez et Croyez.”
A Device on a Lady’s Seal.
Quelques censeurs peu délicats,
Oubliant ce qu’on doit aux femmes,
Ont dit, en parlant de ces dames,
“Lisez-les, ne les croyez pas.”
Ces messieurs ont fait leur histoire:
Jugeons-les par ce qu’ils ont dit.