When morning broke the wind and rain had ceased, though there was still a heavy sea on, which made the _Eagle_ toss and pitch in a dangerous way.
Bob managed to get out on deck, however, and, through the clear atmosphere that followed the storm, he saw the dim outlines of Terra del Fuego--"The Land of Fire"-- as part of the end of the South American continent is called.
They finished the passage of the Straits of Magellan without further incident.

After that it seemed as if their troubles would be at an end.

The sea went down, and, as they made the turn around the South American coast and once more began to approach the equator, the _Eagle_ skimmed along like the bird whose name it bore.
"If this weather and the fair breezes keep up," said Captain Spark one day, "we'll arrive ahead of time." "I guess you didn't think so during the storm, did you ?" inquired Bob.
"No indeed! It seemed as if it was going to be touch and go with us one spell.

But how do you like your trip--so far ?" "Very much." "I'm glad of it.

I promised your mother it would do you good, and I think it will." Captain Spark was secretly delighted with the success of his experiment.