Seagrave, when her husband went down below. "I have been so
frightened - I was in a sound sleep, and I was awakened with such a
dreadful noise."
"Be composed, my dear," replied Mr. Seagrave; "we have been in great
danger, and are now, I trust, in safety. Tell me, are you not better
for your long sleep?"
"Yes, much better - much stronger; but do tell me what has happened."
"Much took place, dearest, before you went to sleep, which was
concealed from you; but now, as I expect we shall all go on shore in a
short time--"
"Go on shore, my dear?"
"Yes, on shore. Now be calm, and hear what has happened, and how much
we have reason to be grateful to Heaven."
Mr. Seagrave then entered into a detail of all that had passed. Mrs.
Seagrave heard him without reply; and when he had finished, she threw
herself in his arms and wept bitterly. Mr. Seagrave remained with his
wife, using all his efforts to console her, until Juno reappeared with
the children, for it was now getting late; then he returned on deck.
"Well, sir," said Ready, when Mr. Seagrave went up to him, "I have been
looking well about me, and I think that we have great reason to be
thankful.
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