| part of the railing they
all stand aside ready to lift the Bier when the word is given. Some few passengers stand around the Doctor who is reading the burial service from the Engilsh Prayer book. it is a very solemn sight not a friend to shed a tear or even place one more flower on the coffin. instead, it is more a group of curiosity seekers, but they all uncover their heads as a mark of respect, at last the moment arrives for the sailors to lift the Bier, The man at the wheel receives orders to port (left) his helm, and |
one end of the board is
rested on the rail and as the Doctor reads the Passage ; Commit his body to the deep; the end of the flag is drawn back and the body is allowed to slide from the board feet first ; and with a splash the poor fellow disappeared beneath the wave which closes over him as with triumph at gaining one more victum; Oh what a sight ; The sailors have gone to attend to their regular duty, the passengers have all disappeared, and the ship is now a mile or more away from the grave; And an anxious wife and children anxiously awaiting |
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