1. The sight of the most grotesque, absurd, and even mythical creatures would not frighten me to this extent. It is easy to understand why the things created by the hands of the Creator are amazing. Now suddenly see that the impossible is mysteriously realized by human hands, it can't help but make people feel very surprised!

2. However, this kind of futile search is no longer possible. It cannot be delayed too long. The Lincoln had done its best, and there was really nothing to blame. The men assigned to the ship by the United States Navy had never shown so much patience and enthusiasm; they were not to blame for the failure; there was nothing to do now except return home.

3. This is often the case when people decide to chase the monster. The monster never appears again. For two months, no one had any news about the monster, and no ship encountered it. It seems that this sea unicorn has received information that people are preparing to attack it. Because everyone talked about it a lot, even using the undersea wires of the Atlantic Ocean as an example! Therefore, people who like to tell jokes said that this elf thing must have eavesdropped on the telegram on the way, and now it has taken precautions. No more casually coming out.

4. I am naturally familiar with this issue that was discussed a lot at that time, and how could I not know? I read and read various newspapers and periodicals in the United States and Europe, but did not gain any further understanding.

5. I have allowed myself to immerse myself in all kinds of fantasy again. Now I have to stop these fantasy, because, in my opinion, time has turned these fantasy into a terrible reality. I repeat, the prevailing opinion as to the nature of this strange occurrence was that everyone unanimously acknowledged the existence of a magical thing, which did not have the slightest resemblance to the grotesque sea serpent.

6. But I have just returned from a long journey. I am very tired and need a rest. I just want to go back, to my motherland, to see my friends, my little house in the botanical garden and my collection of precious specimens. But nothing can stop me now. I forgot everything, my fatigue, my friends, my treasures, and I accepted the invitation from the U.S. government without hesitation.

7. But the weather is very good. The ship was sailing in good conditions, this being the bad weather season in the Southern Hemisphere, and July here is about the same as January here in Europe. But the sea is calm and people can see far away at a glance.