When the telegram came announcing the arrival in Galatz I do not think it was such a shock to any of us as might have been expected....

Rufus Smith, London, to Lord Godalming, care H. B. M. Vice Consul, Varna. “Czarina Catherine reported entering Galatz at one o’clock...

Most strange; no news yet of the ship we wait for. Mrs. Harker reported last night and this morning as usual: “lapping waves and rushing...