We had service at eleven and 4.30.
Passed the Burlings at 1.30. Heavy swell all day.
_Monday, May 21st_.--Rough and disagreeable. Off Viana at noon. Passed
Oporto and Vigo in the course of the afternoon.
_Tuesday, May 22nd_.--If yesterday was bad, to-day was worse. We hove
to for some time under the shelter of Cape Finisterre, then went on
again for a short distance; but at 1.30 a.m. on the 23rd we were
obliged to put round and wait for daylight.
_Wednesday, 23rd, and Thursday, 24th_.--In the course of the day the
weather mended, though the sea still continued rough, and our course
was really in the direction of America rather than England. In the
evening of the 24th we were able to light fires, and, with the
assistance of steam, to keep nearly on our proper course.
_Saturday, May 26th_.--Saw the first English land, the Start, at 2.30
a.m. Wind continued fresh and fair, but at noon dropped calm, and we
had to steam through the Needles instead of sailing, as we had done on
our way out. We reached Cowes about 3 p.m., and were immediately
welcomed by several yachts, who dipped their ensigns and fired their
guns. We landed, and were warmly greeted by many friends, and, after
sending off telegrams and letters, re-embarked and proceeded towards
Hastings. We were anxious to land by daylight, but this was not to be.
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