Altogether they promise to be most pleasant companions.

I forgot to say that Mrs.Concanen is taking a native maid home to act as her nurse.
"July 11th .-- We start in a week's time.

I had a long talk with Captain Holding to-day; he hopes to make a fairly quick passage, but says he is short of hands.

I have not seen the Concanens since.
"July 16th .-- We sail to-morrow afternoon.

I have been down to make my final preparations, and find my cabin much to my liking.
Captain Holding is still short of hands.
"July 17th., 7.30 p.m .-- We cast off our warps shortly after four o'clock, and were quickly running homeward at about seven knots an hour.