s trumpet under his arm she beheld
the image of her Philip--the same hardy, strong build--the same
features--about the same age apparently--there could be no doubt it was
the _doomed_ Vanderdecken.

"See, Philip," said she, "see your father!"

"Even so--Merciful Heaven! It is--it is!" and Philip, overpowered by
his feelings, sank upon deck.

The vessel had now passed over the Utrecht; the form of the elder
Vanderdecken was seen to walk aft and look over the taffrail; Amine
perceived it to start and turn away suddenly--she looked down, and saw
Schriften shaking his fist in defiance at the supernatural being! Again
the Phantom Ship flew to leeward before the gale, and was soon lost in
the mist but, before that, Amine had turned and perceived the situation
of Philip. No one but herself and Schriften appeared able to act or
move. She caught the pilot's eye, beckoned to him, and with his
assistance Philip was led into the cabin.

CHAPTER TWENTY THREE.

"I have then seen him," said Philip, after he had lain down on the sofa
in the cabin for some minutes to recover himself while Amine bent over
him. "I have at last seen him, Amine! Can you doubt now?"

"No, Philip, I have now no doubt," replied Amine, mournfully; "but take
courage, Philip."

"For myself, I want not courage--but for you, Amine--you know that his
appearance portends a mischief that will surely come."

"Let it come," replied Amine, calmly; "I have long been prepared for it,
and so have you."

"Yes, for my self; but not for you."

"You have been wrecked often, and have been saved--then why should not
I?"

"But the sufferings!"

"Those suffer least who have most courage to bear up against them. I am
but a woman weak and frail in body, but I trust I have that within me
which will not make you feel ashamed of Amine. No, Philip, you will
have no wailing; no expression of despair from Amine's lips; if she can
console you she will; if she can assist you she will; but come what may,
if she cannot serve you, at least she will prove no burden to you."

"Your presence in misfortune would unnerve me, Amine."

"It shall not; it shall add to your resolution. Let fate do its worst."

"Depend upon it, Amine, that will be ere long."

"Be it so," replied Amine; "but Philip, it were as well you showed
yourself on deck; the men are frightened, and your absence will be
observed."

"You are right," said Philip; and rising and embracing her, he left t