This was the property of two
French passengers who spent most of their time playing cards on deck and
whose amazement when they discovered that their wine bad turned into
water, knew no bounds. When the volunteers arrived in Liverpool they
found that the steamer England of the National, which was to convey them
to the United States was broken down, so they were compelled to remain
in Liverpool several days at the expense of the steamship company, until
the Virginia of the same line was ready to sail.
While in Liverpool they were treated very well and aroused a great deal
of interest owing to their varied uniforms and war-stained appearance.
While Paul and three of his companions were slowly sauntering one
morning watching the sights, they beheld smoke proceeding from the
basement of a rubber store from which the affrighted employees were
madly rushing. Paul grabbed one of them and asked him if there was
water anywhere around, and was informed that there was both water and
hose attached in the basement, but that he would be smothered if he
attempted to reach it. Without hesitation, Paul plunged into the
basement, and fortunately came on the hose. Turning on the water he
pushed his way back through the thick smoke and soon had the fire
under control.
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