354 safely among the numerous vessels, and for a few minutes we thought we were aground as we did not make the slightest progress, though the engines were working ahead full speed.
THE TEMPLE OF THE MOON.  354 safely among the numerous vessels, and for a few minutes we thought we were aground as we did not make the slightest progress, though the engines were working ahead full speed.  The proveedor's boat came out to us as soon as we were perceived, and we landed in her ; but it was as much as the six stout oarsmen could do to make way against the wind.