Doctor Beddington had not returned; but a medical gentleman, who had been called in during his absence, stated to Newton, that he had no doubt if his mother should recover from her present state of exhaustion, that her reason would be restored.

Newton returned to Overton with a lightened heart, and the next day sailed in the sloop for Bristol.

Contrary winds detained him more than a fortnight on his passage.

On his arrival, his cargo was not ready, and Newton amused himself by walking about the town and its environs.

At last his cargo was on board; and Newton, who was most anxious to ascertain the fate of his mother, made all haste to obtain his clearance and other papers from the Custom-house.