Captain Ellice was conveyed to the residence of his sister in Grayton, and, under her care, and the nursing of his little niece Isobel, he recovered his wonted health and strength.

To the eyes of men Captain Ellice and his son were themselves again; but those who judge of men's hearts by their outward appearance and expressions, in nine cases out of ten judge very wide of the mark indeed.

Both had undergone a great change.

The brilliancy and glitter of this world had been completely and rudely dispelled, and both had been led to inquire whether there was not something better to live for than mere present advantage and happiness--something that would stand by them in those hours of sickness and sorrow which must inevitably, sooner or later, come upon all men.

Both sought, and discovered what they sought, in the _Bible_, the only book in all the world where the jewel of great price is to be found.
But Captain Ellice could not be induced to resume the command of his old ship, or voyage again to the West Indies.