important than ever that I should have some means of
livelihood."

"I rejoice to hear you speak thus, Mr. Elrington, and I think my
father's obligations to you are such, that if he does not assist you,
I should feel ashamed of him--but such I am certain will not be the
case. He will forward your views, whatever they may be, to the utmost
of his power--at the same time, I admit, from conversations I have had
with him, that he will be mortified at your resigning the command."

"And so shall I," said Philip, "for I do not agree with you or my
brother: I see no more harm in privateering than in any other
fighting. I suppose, Miss Trevannion, you have been the cause of my
brother's scruples, and I tell you candidly to your face, that I do
not thank you for it."

Miss Trevannion coloured up at this remark, and then replied, "I do
not think, Mr. Philip, that I have had the pleasure of seeing your
brother more than three times in my life, and that within these last
six weeks, and sure I am that we have not had a quarter of an hour's
conversation altogether. It is, therefore, assuredly, too much to say
that I am the cause, and your brother will tell you that he expressed
these opinions before I ever had had any conversation with him."

"That may be," replied Philip, "but you approved of his sentiments,
and that concluded the business, I am sure, and I don't wonder at it.
I only hope that you won't ask me to do any thing I do not wish to do;
for I am sure that I could never refuse you any thing."

"I am glad to hear you say so, Mr. Philip; for if I see you do that
which I think wrong, I shall certainly try my influence over you,"
replied Miss Trevannion, smiling. "I really was not aware that I had
such power."

Here Mr. Trevannion came in again, and the conversation was changed;
and shortly afterwards Miss Trevannion left the room. Philip, who was
tired of sitting while Mr. Trevannion and I took our pipes, and who
was anxious to see the town, also left us; and I then stated to Mr.
Trevannion that having now completed the cruise which I had agreed
that I would, I wished to know whether he had provided himself with
another captain.

"As you appear so determined, my dear Elrington, I will only say that
I am very sorry, and will not urge the matter any longer. My daughter
told me since your absence that she was certain that you would adhere
to your resolution; and, although I hoped the contrary, yet I have
been considering i