Lord Louis was obstinate, and Mr.Myrvin, finding all his efforts fruitless, accompanied his pupil, very much to the annoyance of the whole party, who determined to render his sojourn with them so distasteful, that he would quickly withdraw himself.

Lord Louis, led on by evil companions, turned against his tutor, who, however, adhered to his duty unshrinkingly.

A sailing match was resolved on, and, notwithstanding the predictions of Mr.Myrvin, that a violent storm was coming on and likely to burst over them before half their day's sport was completed, they set off, taunting him with being afraid of the water.

They declared there was no room for him in their boats, and pushed off without him.

He followed them closely, and fortunate was it that he did so.