ve me, I am almost glad that the affair is arranged
as it is. I wanted assistance, that is the fact, and I hold myself
fortunate that you are the party who has been selected. We shall meet
in the evening."

Mr Trevannion then went away in the direction of his daughter's room
instead of the counting-house as usual, and I quitted the house. I did
not go immediately down to the wharf to embark. I wanted to have a
short time for reflection, for I was much overpowered with Mr
Trevannion's kindness, and the happy prospects before me. I walked out
into the country for some distance, deep in my own reflections, and I
must say that Miss Trevannion was too often interfering with my train of
thought.

I had of course no fixed ideas, but I more than once was weighing in my
mind whether I should not make known to them who I was, and how superior
in birth to what they imagined. After an hour passed in building
castles, I retraced my steps, passed through the town, and, going down
to the wharf, waved my handkerchief for a boat, and was soon on board.
I then summoned the officers and men, told them that I had resigned the
command of the vessel, and that in future they were to consider Mr
James as their captain. I packed up my clothes, leaving many articles
for my successor which were no longer of any use to me, but which he
would have been compelled to replace.

Philip I found was down in the cabin, and with him I had a long
conversation, he stated his wish to remain at sea, saying that he
preferred a privateer to a merchant vessel, and a king's ship to a
privateer. Not being old enough, or sufficient time at sea to be
eligible for a king's ship, I agreed that he should sail with Captain
Levee, as soon as he came back from his cruise. He had already sent in
a good prize. As soon as my clothes and other articles were put into
the boat, I wished them all farewell, and was cheered by the men as I
pulled on shore.

My effects were taken up to Mr Trevannion's house by the seamen, to
whom I gave a gratuity, and I was met by Mr Trevannion, who showed me
into a large and well-furnished bed-room, which he told me was in future
to be considered as my own. I passed away the afternoon in arranging my
clothes, and did not go down to the parlour till supper-time, where I
found Miss Trevannion, who congratulated me upon my having changed my
occupation to one more worthy of me. I made a suitable reply, and we
sat down to supper. Havi