Fortunately, I would promise neither; and, as I think your own recommendation stronger than theirs, the berth is at your service.

I only wish, for your sake, that it was that of first mate.

I am sure you would prove yourself fit for the situation; and I cannot say that I am very partial to the one that I have at present; but he is a relation of the owner." The arrangements were soon made.

Mr Berecroft, the master of the vessel, advanced Newton a sum to fit himself out, and agreed with the owner at Liverpool that one-half of Newton's wages should be allotted monthly to his father.

The next morning, as the vessel had a pilot on board, and the weather had moderated, Newton took leave of his father, and with a light heart accompanied his new acquaintance on board of the vessel.
It was early in the morning when they embarked in a hired boat,--the one belonging to the brig still remaining down the river, where they had landed.