CHAPTER XXXVII.

Sailing of the Squadron.--Cross the Gulf, and arrive in La Paz.--Appearance of Vegetation.--How we amused Ourselves.--Fandangos.--Ball on Shipboard.--Marine Pic Nic.--The Carrera.--The Uncivil Vacuero and his Rude Cattle.--The Chowder Party.--Perils and Pearl Fishing.--Hunting.--Game in Lower California.--The Cove of San Antonio, and Escape from Boatwreck. 312