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Wilmot, a rather distinguished Cape
politician and a fine old fellow, and
Lord Rathdonell, who is stretched constantly
on a bed of sickness.

I spend a large part of the day
looking at my aneroid, which has been
remarkably steady. One of the naval
people gave me a long lecture on its
workings yesterday.

I must post this tonight, as we
make Madeira at daybreak tomorrow. I
intend to go ashore and ascend the Peak and come
down on a sledge, which is the proper thing
to do. After that, there is no land till the
Cape.

With love to all
Yours affectionately
John Buchan