I'm a seafaring man and a merchant and I find profit in it.

It's true, in especial, since the war has begun, and New York begins to fill with the military.

Many of these sprightly young officers will be wishing to borrow money from me before long, and it will be well for me to know their prospects of repayment." The twinkle in his eye belied the irony of his words, and the lieutenant laughed.
"And since you're alone," continued the merchant, "we ask you to join us, and will be happy if you accept.

This is Mr.Robert Lennox, of very good blood too, and this is Tayoga, of the Clan of the Bear, of the nation Onondaga, of the great League of the Hodenosaunee, who, among his own people has a rank corresponding to a prince of the blood among yours, and who, if you value such things, is entitled therefore to precedence over all of us, including yourself.

Mr.David Willet, Mr.Jonathan Pillsbury and Mr.Benjamin Hardy, who is myself, complete the catalogue." He spoke in a tone half whimsical, half earnest, but the young Englishman, who evidently had a friendly and inquiring mind, received it in the best spirit and gladly joined them.