Mr Stone showed us that he did not boast in vain.  He was calm and unmoved in spite of the dreadful danger which threatened us.  Still holding the tiller in his hand, and keeping his eye on the sails, he knelt down and offered up an earnest prayer for our safety.  We followed his example, as did the natives; and when we arose from our knees, I, for my part, felt that I was much better prepared than before to meet with resignation whatever might befall us; so, I have no doubt, did my companions.