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Walker thought that he was not far from the south shore, when in fact he was at least fifty miles from it, and more than halfthat distance north of his true course. At eight in the evening theAdmiral signalled the fleet to bring to, under mizzen and main-topsails, with heads turned southward. At half-past ten, Paddon, the captain ofthe "Edgar, " came to tell him that he saw land which he supposed must bethe south shore; on which Walker, in a fatal moment, signalled for theships to wear and brin...g to, with heads northward. He then turned intohis berth, and was falling asleep, when a military officer, CaptainGoddard, of Seymour's regiment, hastily entered, and begged him to comeon deck, saying that there were breakers on all sides. Walker, scornfulof a landsman, and annoyed at being disturbed, answered impatiently andwould not stir. Soon after, Goddard appeared again, and implored him forHeaven's sake to come up and see for himself, or all would be lost. Atthe same time the Admiral heard a great noise and trampling, on which heturned out of his berth, put on his dressing-gown and slippers, andgoing in this attire on deck, found a scene of fright and confusion.
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