At this point the doctor joined us and took the captain aside.

They conversed earnestly for about three minutes, and presently I heard the captain exclaiming in a louder tone, 'Well, doctor, of course you know best, but I can't believe it for all that.' Shortly after the doctor went below again to look after his patients.

He was very silent when we met again at dinner, and I have not seen him since.
"Sept.

25th .-- One of the hands, Walters, died during the night in great agony.

We sighted the Peak of Teneriffe early in the afternoon, and I remained on deck with Mrs.Concanen, watching it.
The doctor is below, analysing the food.