CHAPTER X.
MAKING A CHAIN.
The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.

Mr.Agneau entered the lock-up, and was securing the door behind him, when the prisoner spoke.
"You needn't lock it, sir; I will not attempt to escape," said he.

"I sent for you to apologize for my rudeness." "Indeed! Then I am very glad to see you," replied the delighted chaplain.

"I have been sorely grieved at your misconduct, and I would fain have brought you to see the error of your ways." "I see it now, sir," replied Shuffles, with apparent penitence.

"I'm afraid I am a great deal worse than you think I am, sir." "It is of no consequence what I think, Shuffles, if you are conscious of the wrong you have done," added the worthy chaplain.