such
wonders, that were no other than the effects of natural causes curiously
combined; so that Morgan became a convert to his skill, asked pardon for
the suspicion he had entertained, and invited the stranger to pass a
few days with him at Canterbury. The scruples of Godfrey and Jolter were
removed at the same time, and Peregrine testified his satisfaction by a
handsome gratuity which he bestowed upon their entertainer.

The evening being spent in this sociable manner, every man retired to
his respective chamber, and next morning they breakfasted together,
when Morgan declared he would stay till he should see our hero fairly
embarked, that he might have the pleasure of Mr. Gauntlet's company to
his own habitation: meanwhile, by the skipper's advice, the servants
were ordered to carry a store of wine and provision on board, in case of
accident; and, as the packet-boat could not sail before one o'clock, the
company walked up hill to visit the castle, where they saw the sword
of Julius Caesar, and Queen Elizabeth's pocket pistol; repeated
Shakespeare's description, while they surveyed the chalky cliffs on each
side, and cast their eyes towards the city of Calais, that was obscured
by a thick cloud which did not much regale their eye-sight, because it
seemed to portend foul weather.

Having viewed everything remarkable in this place, they returned to
the pier, where, after the compliments of parting, and an affectionate
embrace between the two young gentlemen, Peregrine and his governor
stepped aboard, the sails were hoisted, and they went to sea with a fair
wind, while Godfrey, Morgan, and the conjurer walked back to the inn,
from whence they set out for Canterbury before dinner.

CHAPTER XXXV.

He embarks for France--Is overtaken by a Storm--Is surprised with
the Appearance of Pipes--Lands at Calais, and has an Affray with the
Officers at the Custom-house.

Scarce had the vessel proceeded two leagues on the passage, when, the
wind shifting, blew directly in her teeth; so that they were obliged to
haul upon a wind, and alter their course. The sea running pretty high
at the same time, our hero, who was below in his cabin, began to be
squeamish, and, in consequence of the skipper's advice, went upon deck
for the comfort of his stomach; while the governor, experienced in these
disasters, slipped into bed, where he lay at his ease, amusing himself
with a treatise on the cycloid, with algebraical demonstrations