They are a most happy couple.
"July 24th .-- Our voyage, hitherto so prosperous, has been marred to-day by a sad accident.

Mr.Wilkins, the mate, was standing almost directly under the mainmast at about 4.30 this afternoon, when Railton, who was aloft, let slip a block, which descended on the mate's head, striking it with fearful force and killing him instantly.

He was an honest, kindly man, to judge from the little I have seen of him, and, as Captain Holding assures me, an excellent navigator.

Poor Railton was dreadfully upset by the effects of his clumsiness; although I dislike the man, I have not the heart to blame him when I see the contrition upon his face.
"July 25th, midnight .-- We buried Wilkins to-day.

Captain Holding read the burial service, and was much affected, for Wilkins was a great friend of his; we then lowered the body into the sea.