From Poet to Premier. the Centennial Cycle 1809-1909. Poe, Lincoln, Holmes, Darwin, Tennyson, Gladstone
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The Indians, faithful in all else, refused to go with him through so dangerous a territory, and he traveled almost alone four hundred miles, bringing back safely from so adven- turous a trip — this believing sceptic, this faithful inquirer — the treasures of his expedition. It was to him a small mat- ter to brave death for the sake of a new orchid or a new beetle. This is only an instance of what he went through of storm and stress during these five years. A part of the storm and stress came fr...om the temper of Captain Fitzroy, who was apt to drop into wrath on any or no provoca- [124] CHARLES DARWIN tion. When the wind died out Captain Fitzroy could be trusted to blow a blast, and set all things flying before the gale. Those who shared his cabin, as did young Darwin, wished for the open sea ! Quar- rels innumerable there were between them; Darwin, however, surmounting all difficul- ties by his inherent kindness of heart, suf- fering periodic explosions from Fitzroy upon questions of no importance, and receiving as frequent apologies.
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