A steamer came along, finally, and carried the unfortunates to Memphis, and there the most lavish assistance was at once forthcoming.

By this time Henry was insensible.
The physicians examined his injuries and saw that they were fatal, and naturally turned their main attention to patients who could be saved.
Forty of the wounded were placed upon pallets on the floor of a great public hall, and among these was Henry.

There the ladies of Memphis came every day, with flowers, fruits, and dainties and delicacies of all kinds, and there they remained and nursed the wounded.

All the physicians stood watches there, and all the medical students; and the rest of the town furnished money, or whatever else was wanted.

And Memphis knew how to do all these things well; for many a disaster like the 'Pennsylvania's' had happened near her doors, and she was experienced, above all other cities on the river, in the gracious office of the 'Good Samaritan.' The sight I saw when I entered that large hall was new and strange to me.