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_In Suspense: a Gleam of Comfort. -- Darkness Returns. -- The Rock Ahead. -- Sir William Lends His Binocular. -- Reappearance of an Old Enemy. -- A New Danger. -- Out of the Frying-pan._
Peter found himself below this time, in the broad passage, furnished with seats and tables for writing, which divided the passengers' cabins. Above, he heard a confused stir and bustle of excitement, the trampling of feet, the creaking and rattle of chains, orders shouted in English and Hindustani. From the absence of all vibration, in the vessel, it was evident that she had been brought to. _Why? _