ot remain in her, unless they were
commanded, by him, in whom they had great confidence.

The clerk replied that it might be done certainly,--"but," added
he--"Sir, you cannot expect people to do such kind offices without
they are rewarded."

I perfectly understood him, and replied, that, of course, I did not
expect it; but I was so ignorant as to what ought to be done, that I
begged that he would give me his advice, for which I should be most
grateful.

"Well, well, you understand me, Mr. Musgrave, and that is sufficient.
I will be plain with you. It will cost 100 guineas to obtain what you
want for Captain Levee, and of that money I shall not receive a doit."

"I shall be most happy to give that sum and half as much more, to
obtain my wish, Sir, and shall feel much obliged to you in the
bargain; and while I am negotiating, I may as well state that I have a
brother who sails with Captain Levee, who is most anxious to be with
him, and sail as his lieutenant."

"That will cost another fifty guineas, Mr. Musgrave."

"I am most willing," replied I.

"Well, we must first get the vessel hired into the service. You have
your tonnage and equipment all on paper?"

"Every thing that is requisite; and, moreover, every cruise she has
made, the actions she has fought, and the prizes she has taken under
the command of Captain Levee, and with the crew now on board."

"Furnish all these documents, Mr. Musgrave, and leave it to me. I am
to understand that you perfectly agree to the terms I have proposed?"

"Perfectly, Sir; and, if you please, I will sign a memorandum to that
effect."

"No, no," replied he, "we never put such things down on paper. It is
an affair of honour and good faith. You say your money is all ready."

"At a minute's warning."

"That is sufficient, Mr. Musgrave. I will now wish you good morning.
Send me the documents."

"I have them in my pocket, Sir."

"Better still; then the affair may be arranged this afternoon, and you
may call to-morrow at about two in the afternoon; and you may as well
bring the money with you, as you can but take it away again if every
thing is not to your satisfaction."

I returned to the lodgings quite delighted with the prospect of such a
fortunate issue to my mission, and was in good time for dinner. I did
not tell Captain Levee or Philip of what had passed, but merely that I
considered that there was a good chance of success, and that I was to
call on the following d