Here is the Isle of Paques, that we have left behind in the west, and, by the direction of the wind, which has been constant, I conclude that we shall reach land in the east.

Ports are quite numerous on that coast, but to name the one we shall have in view when we make the land is impossible at this moment." "Well, Dick, whichever it may be, that port will be welcome." "Yes, Mrs.Weldon, and you will certainly find there the means to return promptly to San Francisco.

The Pacific Navigation Company has a very well organized service on this coast.

Its steamers touch at the principal points of the coast; nothing will be easier than to take passage for California." "Then you do not count on bringing the 'Pilgrim' to San Francisco ?" asked Mrs.Weldon.
"Yes, after having put you on shore, Mrs.Weldon.If we can procure an officer and a crew, we are going to discharge our cargo at Valparaiso, as Captain Hull would have done.

Then we shall return to our own port.
But that would delay you too much, and, though very sorry to be separated from you----" "Well, Dick," replied Mrs.Weldon, "we shall see later what must be done.