Sunday, July 28, 2024

Dracula, The Hunters' Journals: 28 July Log of the Demeter (Cont.)

The Demeter travels through storms.

Dracula - The Hunters' Journals


28 July.—Four days in hell, knocking about in a sort of maelstrom, and the wind a tempest. No sleep for any one. Men all worn out. Hardly know how to set a watch, since no one fit to go on. Second mate volunteered to steer and watch, and let men snatch a few hours’ sleep. Wind abating; seas still terrific, but feel them less, as ship is steadier.

Notes

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent

These storms are caused by Dracula. Both to weaken the crew and speed his journey to England.

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