The next we descended into a gulf, which seemed opening its mouth to swallow us up. At sunset the wind was become quite moderate, but the swell was still prodigious. During worship I was thrown down by the rolling of the ship, but not hurt. After a very uncomfortable night, I had the satisfaction to find, in the morning of the 6th, that the wind was fair, and we were proceeding at the rate of seven miles an hour. May 7th - After a good sleep I arose in the morning much refreshed.
Health is sweet after sickness, and rest after toils.
For some days past I had not only been affected with sea-sickness, but in other respects was very unwell. The best remedy I found was a little vinegar and sugar. Fourteen of our passengers found their own provisions. In the morning of May 8, we found that the wind was still fair, but very light. I was well and had a good appetite, the swell being now greatly abated.