[200] Used in the sense of misfortunes.

[201] The plan pursued at that day was to beat to wind-ward in shore: now, by standing out boldly to the westward, the voyage to the south-ward, against the prevailing wind, is much shortened.

[202] Punta de Ahuja?

[203] Puna.

[204] Various preparations of the root of the smilax sarsaparilla are used medicinally.

[205] Alligators.

[206] Cape Pasado.

[207] The first broadside—tirer (French).

[208] Cornish? See page 24.

[209] Down?