The expense of living was so great that the officers of the West India regiment quartered here had to apply for special allowance, and I believe their application was successful.

The hotel, a large building, hitherto a most ruinous speculation, began to realise enormous profits.

In fact, the almighty dollar was spent as freely as the humble cent had been before this golden era in the annals of Nassau.
As we had to stay here till the time for the dark nights came round again, we took it easy, and thoroughly enjoyed all the novelty of the scene.

Most liberal entertainment was provided free by our owner's agent, and altogether we found Nassau very jolly: so much so, that we felt almost sorry when 'time' was called, and we had to prepare for another run.

In fact, it was pleasanter in blockade-running to look backwards than forwards, especially if one had been so far in good luck..