CHAPTER II.

Consultations about Cape Verde Islands--Flying-fish--English Steamer--Tropical Showers--Disappointment--Capture of a Porpoise--May-Day at Sea--An English Bark--Letters for Home--Another Bark--Nautical Ceremonies--An Aquatic Bird--Crossing the Equator--Squalls--A Portuguese Brig--Captain J. engages to stop at Rio Janeiro--Land Seen--Cape Frio--Approach to Rio Janeiro--Beautiful Scenery--Disappointment 21