Complete the text with suitable prepositions.

But at last God took pity (a) _____ him. One day the sailor was watching the water-snakes swimming (b) _____ the ship. Their colours were so beautiful and he was filled (c) _____ such a strange wonder that he felt a great love (d) _____ them and blessed them (e) _____ his heart. At once, the dead albatross fell (f) _____ his neck (g) _____ the sea. A gentle breeze began to blow (h) _____ the south and the old man fell (i) _____ a deep sleep. When he woke up, it was raining and he felt fresh again. Thus, the old man was relieved (j) _____ his sufferings.