noon
It was a favorable change , and the Tankadere again bounded forward on this mountainous sea , though the waves crossed each other , and imparted shocks and countershocks which would have crushed a craft less solidly built . From time to time the coast was visible through the broken mist , but no vessel was in sight . The Tankadere was alone upon the sea . There were some signs of a calm at noon , and these became more distinct as the sun descended towards the horizon . The tempest had been as brief as terrific . The passengers , thoroughly exhausted , could now eat a little , and take some repose . The night was comparatively quiet .