d sentiments possessed by people who have lived
all their lives in what they choose to call the great world.

Altogether, never was an enterprise more successful than ours had
hitherto been. We had not only succeeded in recovering both the
survivors of the _Dolphin's_ crew at small cost, but, from the high
prices we had obtained for our merchandise, we had paid all the probable
expenses of the voyage, and left a handsome profit for our owners.

The next morning we were close up with the corvette, when a lieutenant
from her boarded us to learn all the particulars we had to describe.
The two masters, with Lyal and I, were then requested by the lieutenant
to accompany him aboard the ship-of-war, to give a further account to
the captain himself of what had occurred. Captain Hudson received us
very kindly; and while our two captains sat down, we stood with our hats
in our hands behind their chairs. I remember that he laughed very
heartily at my idea of rigging up Lyal as a madman, and at the way he
put my advice in practice, by pulling the old Moor's nose.

"Well, gentlemen," said Captain Hudson, "from the account you have given
me, I think we have ample grounds to enable the British Government to
make a demand on that of Morocco for compensation; so that if you will
accompany me to England, I hope to obtain ample satisfaction for you."

Neither Lyal nor I exactly understood what all this meant; but Captain
Gale had an inkling that very little satisfaction would result either to
him or Captain Stenning.

"Thank you, sir," he answered; "but I can't accept your offer, for my
brother-master wants to return to his wife and family, and my owners
directed me to make the best of my way back to Halifax."

"Of course these are strong arguments against the execution of my
wishes," returned Captain Hudson. "You will, I conclude, therefore
proceed on your voyage, and give your evidence when you return to
England. But I find, Captain Gale, that you are more strongly manned
than is necessary for a merchantman. These two young men will remain on
board the _Syren_, and one of my lieutenants will accompany you to your
brig, and select a few more. However, we will not leave you
short-handed; but His Majesty's ships must be manned, do you see?"

"It is very hard, sir. All my people are volunteers on what appeared a
somewhat hazardous expedition, and are anxious to return to their
families," replied Captain Gale. "You will allow