The whistling of the breeze through the rigging was music to the ear, and brought gladness to the heart of every one on board.

At last, the long suspense was broken by the appearance of land, at which all hearts leaped for joy.

It was a beautiful morning in October.

The sun had just risen, and sky and earth were still bathed in his soft, rosy glow, when the Utica hauled into the dock at Bordeaux.

The splendid streets, beautiful bridges, glittering equipages, and smiling countenances of the people, gave everything a happy appearance, after a voyage of twenty-nine days on the deep, deep sea.
After getting their baggage cleared from the custom-house and going to a hotel, Devenant made immediate arrangements for the marriage.