The Dolphin followed our example; and away we went, careering on before the fast-rising seas.  Very glad we were that we had so fine a harbour to run for.  The gale blew harder and harder, and the waves looked as if every instant they would engulf us; for we were now exposed to the whole roll of the German Ocean.  On sailing in we were struck by the remarkable appearance of the flesh-coloured pinkish rocks, whose needle-shaped points rose up out of the water.  We had, however, little time to notice them, ere rushing by we brought-up in the harbour of Peterhead.  Most thankfully we dropped our anchor and furled our sails.