I remained at Gibraltar for a fortnight, and then was offered a passage in a transport ordered to Portsmouth.

Being an officer, of course it was free to a certain extent.

On my passage to England, I again made up my mind that I would put off my dress and title as soon as I could escape from observation; but I was prevented as before.

The port-admiral sent off to request the pleasure of my company to dinner.

I dared not refuse; and there I was, my lord, as before, courted and feasted by everybody.