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`` But I wish to remind you again that you are now near the ancient world ; for Arabia is in sight all the time , and Assyria , Babylonia , Syria are beyond it . The professor will have the floor after the intermission . '' During the recess the party walked about the deck and observed the mountains , which were still in sight on both sides . Four bells , or ten o'clock , was the signal for them to come together again . Whatever might be anticipated farther south , the air was soft and pleasant , and not over warm , about 70 ° in the shade . `` My excellent friend , Mr. Woolridge , has just reminded me of the promise made by the commander that certain ancient travellers over the world should be taken up , as we have frequent occasion to quote them , '' Professor Giroud began . `` There are only three of them of any especial note , the first of whom is Herodotus , ` the Father of History , ' as he is often called , and was worthy of the title .