Paul next went to Gibraltar.

On arriving there, he expressed his determination to cross the straits; but was given very little encouragement.

He was repeatedly warned against sharks which were reported numerous in those waters.

An English officer took him to the rear of the place where cattle are killed for the army.

This building abuts on the water, and there, in the clear depth, they could see big, blue sharks laying for the offal that is thrown from the slaughter house.