Thetford's brother, a wary and experienced trader, was to be the supercargo.
"All my money was laid out upon this scheme.

Scarcely enough was reserved to supply domestic and personal wants.

Large debts were likewise incurred.

Our caution had, as we conceived, annihilated every chance of failure.

Too much could not be expended on a project so infallible; and the vessel, amply fitted and freighted, departed on her voyage.
"An interval, not devoid of suspense and anxiety, succeeded.