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the prisoner about the steering of the Vessel, Eve asked which usually went, about 7 o'clock (we were bound for Lapo;) I shewed him the way and the helmsman said the same way but he went a different way. About half past Seven I was on deck and so was the prisoner, he was then quite rational, and we had breakfast at 8 o'clock. I stayed up till 12. I asked the Captain if he felt sleepy, he said no. - I went to bed about half past twelve and there remained until 20 minutes to 4. I then went on deck. Little things required to be done which I did and about 5 o'clock I saw the Captain. The Captain then said "Mr Mate what is the matter?