about noon
Seeing no trace of sharks among the seaweed , we also ventured to bathe , and remained in the water for four or five hours , during which we experienced a very sensible diminution of our thirst . Were greatly refreshed , and spent the night somewhat more comfortably than before , both of us snatching a little sleep . August 6 . This day we were blessed by a brisk and continual rain , lasting from about noon until after dark . Bitterly did we now regret the loss of our jug and carboy ; for , in spite of the little means we had of catching the water , we might have filled one , if not both of them . As it was , we contrived to satisfy the cravings of thirst by suffering the shirts to become saturated , and then wringing them so as to let the grateful fluid trickle into our mouths . In this occupation we passed the entire day .