We had brought with us our fishing-hooks and lines, and whenever the breeze was moderate, we used to throw them out, and seldom passed an hour without catching some fish.  This afforded a pleasant and wholesome change to our diet, and economised our provisions.  Our progress was slow, and we were unable to ascertain how long the voyage was likely to last.  Hitherto we had enjoyed only the finest weather; the wind had always been favourable, and even the strongest breeze which had wafted us along had only covered the ocean with a brisk ripple.