And two ships despatched upon a paltry job of that sort! Either Captain Honyman was strangely misinformed, or there is something in the background, entirely beyond our knowledge.

Pay attention to this matter, and let me know what you hear of it--as a friend, Blyth, as a friend, I mean.

But here we are! You must want feeding.

Mrs.Cloam will take care of you, and find all that is needful for a warrior's cleanup.

I must look at the barometer, and consider my despatches.