It occurred to me that if this were a sight that could be seen only once in a century, this little headland would be thronged with spectators.

It is the public that is being asked to assume the risks...

Millions of stars blazed in darkness, and on the far shore a few lights burned in cottages. Otherwise there was no reminder of human life.

It is a wholesome and necessary thing for us to turn again to the earth and in the contemplation of her beauties to know of wonder and humility.