Besides , our humour always fell with the barometer , and did not always rise as quickly , especially now that , while waiting for the vessel , the time hung heavily on our hands .
There were so many matters to be considered and talked over .
Besides , our humour always fell with the barometer , and did not always rise as quickly , especially now that , while waiting for the vessel , the time hung heavily on our hands , although there were so many matters to be considered and talked over .