And thoughts that once wrung groans of anguish, Now cause but some mild tears to flow.

Perot was witty and comfortable in his own skin, which I thought would reassure his supporters and perhaps sway some of the undecided voters.

The William Olsen, a San Francisco barkentine, kedged out into the lagoon as fast as possible, and through the tearing sheets of rain I glimpsed other vessels reaching for a holding-ground.

An impromptu flypast by the Red Arrows finished off the special event in style.