The Voyages of Sindbad (8)

The Voyages of Shidbad (8) First Voyage

  I was at first much troubled by the uneasy motion of the vessel, but speedly recovered my health, and since that hour have been no more plagued by sea-sickness.

  From time to time we landed at various islands, where we sold or exchanged our merchandise, and one day, when the wind dropped suddenly, we found ourselves becalmed close to a small island like a green meadow, which only rose slightly above the surface of the water.

  Our sails were furled, and the Captain gave permission to all who wished to land for a while and amuse themselves.

  I was among the number, but when after strolling about for some time we lit a fire and sat down to enjoy the meal which we had brought with us, we were startled by a sudden and violent trembling of the island. 

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