when the ashes in the censer fly up into the air without any cause , and are scattered about , it is a sign that great danger is threatening . nearly two - hundred years ago an army was fitted out to subdue the island of formosa . the captain 's banner had been dedicated with the blood of a white horse . suddenly the queen of heaven appeared at the tip of the banner - staff . in another moment she had disappeared , but the invasion was successful .
when the ashes in the censer fly up into the air without any cause , and are scattered about .
how did the seamen know that there was great danger ?
how did the seamen know that there was great danger ?