We succeeded, by a relief of hands, in the effort, and saved the whole machinery unwetted.

This little affair proved gratifying to me from the share I had in it.

Mr.
Thomas was so pleased that he ordered a sumptuous breakfast at a neighboring house for all.

We had an abundance of hot coffee, chickens, and toast, which to voyagers in an ark was quite a treat; but it was still less gratifying than the opportunity we had felt of doing a good act.

This little incident had a pleasing effect on the rest of the voyage, and made Thomas my friend.
But the voyage itself was now drawing to a close.