12 NOON.--Aground.

1 P.M.--After getting into deep water again, was immediately run into by

a coal-barge. Exchange of compliments with the crew thereof.

2 P.M.--Pursued by swans and other savage birds. Pelted with stones

thrown from the shore by ragged urchins out of reach of my vengeance.

3 P.M.--Amongst the fishing-punts. Lively communication of opinions by

the angry fishermen. Attempted piracy.

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