51' E.Made good S.17 E.153; 457' to Circle.

The promise of yesterday has been fulfilled, the swell has continued to subside, and this afternoon we go so steadily that we have much comfort.

I am truly thankful mainly for the sake of the ponies; poor things, they look thin and scraggy enough, but generally brighter and fitter.

There is no doubt the forecastle is a bad place for them, but in any case some must have gone there.

The four midship ponies, which were expected to be subject to the worst conditions, have had a much better time than their fellows.