[48] The latest measurement, by Captain Vidal, R.N., makes the height of the Peak 12,370 feet.
[49] The old voyagers were fond of dealing in the marvellous; our author is singularly free from this defect.
[50] We cannot trace the meaning of this word, unless it be a closed vessel, derived from the Anglo-Saxon tynan—to close. At Bermuda all the drinking water is preserved in tanks.
[51] Further on written “sedge,” surf (?)
[52] The Fortunate islands were known before they were conquered by MM. Bethencourt, in the sixteenth century.
[53] Although the difference between black and white be great, we think Cape Blanco is meant.
[54] Probably the evening watch.
[55] This has become a standing order in the service. Many a good prize has been made by sending a mast head man up before daylight.
[56] Most of us are familiar with Dr. Watts’ lines,—
“For Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.”