He compelled his friend to promise to take his name; to go to his home; to be a son to his father and mother.

His friend begged, but had to yield.

Well, the rich man's son died, we'll suppose, and the poor fellow took his name on the spot.

He had to leave hurriedly, for a father and a mother and a sister were waiting in a distant home.

A ship that had just come was ready to sail, and a month might pass before the landing of another vessel.