The beneficial effect of the change on men and dogs was instantaneous.

Their spirits rose at once, and this, with the ample supply of fresh meat that had been procured, soon began to drive scurvy away.
There was one dark spot, however, in this otherwise pleasant scene--one impending event that cast a gloom over all.

In his narrow berth in the cabin Joseph West lay dying.

Scurvy had acted more rapidly on his delicate frame than had been expected.

Despite Tom Singleton's utmost efforts and skill, the fell disease gained the mastery, and it soon became evident that this hearty and excellent man was to be taken away from them.
During the last days of his illness, Captain Ellice was his greatest comfort and his constant companion.