noon
We ran a vast many chances of shipwreck , passing frightfully near several reefs ; but the same good Providence which had so far protected us , carried us clear . Never was I so rejoiced as when I saw day returning . We had the young ebb , and a scant wind , when the sun rose next day . It was a brilliant morning , however , and everybody predicted an observation at noon . The channel was full of islands , still , and other dangers were not wanting ; but , as we could see our way , we got through them all safely . At length our course became embarrassed , so many large islands , with passages between them , offering on different sides . One headland , however , lay before us ; and , the ship promising to weather it , we held on our way .