The Passengers Were Numerous, And Apparently Inclined To Make
Themselves Agreeable To Each Other; One, An American, Objected To The
Sight Of A Footman, Who Came Upon The Quarter-Deck For A Few Minutes,
Observing That Such A Thing Would Not Be Permitted In His Country.
As soon as the vessel got under weigh, preparations were made for
breakfast, which was served, a la fourchette, in very excellent
style, the cookery being a happy combination of the French and English
modes.
At the conclusion of the repast, we repaired to the deck, all
being anxious to see the British Queen, which was getting her steam
up, at Gravesend. We were alongside this superb vessel for a few
minutes, putting some persons on board who had come down the river
in the Phenix for the purpose of paying it a visit; and taking
advantage of a favourable breeze, we hoisted a sail, and went along at
a rate which gave us hope of a speedy arrival at Havre.
After passing the Nore, however, our progress was impeded; and at
length, when off Margate, we were obliged to lie-to, in order to wait
for the turn of the tide: the wind blowing so strongly as to render
it questionable whether we could get round the Foreland. The sun
was shining on the buildings at Margate, and the bells knolling for
evening service; affording a home-scene of comfort and tranquillity
which it was agreeable to carry abroad as one of the last
reminiscences of England.
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