The captain purchased a supply of provisions and made arrangements for his casks of fresh water and "stronger stuff," but in vain Mr.C.entreated him to remain over and take dinner with himself and Paul.

The captain declared he could "fill himself up at the hotel with more liberty and less embarrassment." Mr.C.told Paid that Captain Balbo was a good natured old wrecker and treasure hunter, well-known in all the West India Islands.

Late that afternoon Paul rowed out to the schooner, and received an enthusiastic welcome from the captain, who had evidently been enjoying himself "without restraint or embarrassment." He took Paul into a roomy cabin, and introduced him to his wife, a Very obese yellow woman, who was reclining on a sofa.

The woman was undoubtedly of negro blood; but to Paul's profound astonishment, she had as fine a brogue as her husband.

After some conversation Paul ventured to ask the captain how this happened.