It was in vain that I replied I was the best judge of my own actions; I was obliged, unless I chose to remain behind, to pay for one of the second places.

This certainly gave me a very curious idea of English liberty.
On the 25th of August, at 1 o'clock, P.M., I went on board.

On reaching the vessel I found no servant in the second places, and was obliged to ask a sailor to take my luggage into the cabin.

This latter was certainly anything but comfortable.

The furniture was of the most common description, the table was covered with stains and dirt, and the whole place was one scene of confusion.