their destination in a few weeks; but when they came out upon the wide

ocean the wind dropped, the sea became smooth and shining, and the

stars shone brightly. Many festive evenings were spent on board. At

last the travellers began to wish for wind, for a favourable breeze;

but their wish was useless- not a breath of air stirred, or if it

did arise it was contrary. Weeks passed by in this way, two whole

months, and then at length a fair wind blew from the south-west. The

ship sailed on the high seas between Scotland and Jutland; then the