In due time the St.Regis was ordered to the navy yard at New York.

As early as possible he hastened to Bonnydale, where all the family and Bertha Pembroke were waiting for him.

It was a sort of united embrace which welcomed him; and all the day and half the night were given to the narrative of the young commander's adventures.

They were all supremely happy.
Peace had come, and the whole North was ringing with the rejoicings of the people.

Thousands upon thousands had laid down their lives in the army and the navy in their devotion to their country, and were laid in graves far from home and kindred, or committed to the silent depths of the ocean.
They had won Peace and A Victorious Union.
It was far otherwise in the South, though Peace spread her mantle over the whole united nation.