ined the _Research_. Of the
captured booty, a handsome share was made over to Owen Massey, in
consideration of his having been instrumental in securing it.

A fleet of merchantmen being ready to sail, the _Thetis_ frigate, on
board which Commander Olding had taken a passage, was appointed to
convoy them, accompanied by the _Research_. Lieutenant Foley and Gerald
very naturally preferred going home in the _Ouzel Galley_, The weather
was fine, and there was every prospect of a prosperous voyage.

Much of the time which Ellen might otherwise have spent in comforting
her friend Fanny was, as may be supposed, passed in the society of
Norman Foley. Norah, also, had less time to bestow on her than might
have been the case if Owen Massey had not been on board. To Archie
Sandys, therefore, fell the duty of offering such consolation as he was
able, to bestow on the young lady. Consequences which might not
altogether have been unexpected ensued. Before the voyage was over
Fanny had greatly recovered her spirits, and had consented, when her
friend Ellen Ferris married, to become Archie's bride. This was the
most important event of the voyage.

On a fine bright morning the _Ouzel Galley_ sailed into the Bay of
Dublin, with flags flying at her mast-heads and mizen-peak. She was
quickly recognised as she ran up the Liffey, and Mr Ferris's partners
and the underwriters who had insured her were soon collected on board to
welcome her long-lost master and their other friends. A dinner was
shortly afterwards given to all who had returned in her, when, to
commemorate the event, and to show their satisfaction at the result of
the arbitration to which they had agreed, it was determined to form a
society, the members of which should be called the captain, officers,
and crew of the "Ouzel Galley," the president taking the title of
captain, and the other office-bearers that of officers; and it was
wisely resolved, instead of going to law, to submit in future any
disputes which might arise connected with underwriting to their
arbitration. As a mark of respect to Captain Tracy, he was elected the
first captain, Owen Massey being appointed his lieutenant.

Before many weeks had elapsed the three proposed marriages took place,
Archie Sandys departing with his bride for Scotland, while Norman Foley
and Owen Massey made a tour through the south of Ireland before going to
Waterford, where they had agreed to remain for some time, to be near