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When the twilight deepens into darkness, only a mile and a half separates the vessels. Captain Spade then comes up to me--I am standing on the starboard side--and unceremoniously orders me to go below. I can but obey. I remark, however, ere I go, that the boatswain has not lighted the head-lamps, whereas the lamps of the three-master shine brightly--green to starboard, and red to port. I entertain no doubt that the schooner intends to pass her without being seen; for though she has slackened speed somewhat, her direction has not been in any way modified. I enter my cabin under the impression of a vague foreboding. My supper is on the table, but uneasy, I know not why, I hardly touch it, and lie down to wait for sleep that does not come. I remain in this condition for two hours. The si