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ement," observed he to me; "nor would I now, but that it saveth money, which thou knowest well is with me not plentiful. Many dangers I expect, many perils shall I encounter; such have I read of in books; and well might Horace exclaim--`_Ille robur et aes triplex_,' with reference to the first man who ventured afloat. Still doth Mr Drummond assure me that the lighter is of that strength as to be able to resist the force of the winds and waves; and, confiding in Providence, I intend to venture, Jacob, `_te duce_.'" "Nay, sir," replied I, laughing at the idea which the Dominie appeared to have formed of the dangers of river navigation, "old Tom is the _Dux_." "Old Tom; where have I seen that name? Now I do recall to mind that I have seen the name painted in large letters upon a cask at the tavern bar of the inn at Brentford; but what it did intend to signify I did not inquire. What connection is there?" "None," replied I; "but I rather think they are very good friends. The tide turns in half-an-hour, sir; are you ready to go on board?" "Truly am I, and well prepared, having my habiliments in a bundle, my umbrella and my great-coat, as well as my spencer for general wear. But where I am to sleep hath not yet been made known to me. Peradventure one sleepeth not--`_tanto in periculo_.'" "Yes, sir, we do. You shall have my berth, and I'll turn in with young Tom." "Hast thou, then, a young Tom as well as an old Tom on board?" "Yes, sir; and a dog, also, of the name of Tommy." "Well, then, we will embark, and thou shalt make me known to this triad of Thomases. `_Inde_ Tomos _dictus locus est_.' (_Cluck, cluck_.) Ovid, I thank thee." CHAPTER ELEVEN. MUCH LEARNING AFLOAT--YOUNG TOM IS VERY LIVELY UPON THE DEAD LANGUAGES-- THE DOMINIE, AFTER EXPERIENCING THE WONDERS OF THE MIGHTY DEEP, PREPARES TO REVEL UPON LOBSCOUSE--THOUGH THE MAN OF LEARNING GETS MANY SONGS AND SOME YARNS FROM OLD TOM, HE LOSES THE BEST PART OF A TALE WITHOUT KNOWING IT. The old Dominie's bundle and other paraphernalia being sent on board, he took farewell of Mr Drummond and his family in so serious a manner, that I was convinced that he considered he was about to enter upon a dangerous adventure, and then I led him down to the wharf where the lighter lay alongside. It was with some trepidation that he crossed the plank, and got on board, when he recovered himself and looked round. "My sarvice to you, old gentleman," s
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