I am afraid the good old man will never be in trim again.

I shall remain here, until something is decided; and as we cannot expect our orders until next day after to-morrow, at the soonest, one might as well be here, as on board.

Come ashore and breakfast with us; when we can consult about the propriety of remaining, or of abandoning the wreck.

Adieu, "OAKES.
"REAR-ADMIRAL BLUEWATER.
"P.S .-- There was a little occurrence last night, connected with Sir Thomas Wycherly's will, that makes me particularly anxious to see you, as early as possible, this morning.
"O." Sir Gervaise, like a woman, had written his mind in his postscript.

The scene of the previous night had forcibly presented itself to his recollection on awakening, and calling for his writing-desk, he had sent off this note, at the dawn of day, with the wish of having as many important witnesses as he could well obtain, at the interview he intended to demand, at the earliest practicable hour.
"What the deuce can Oakes have to do with Sir Wycherly Wychecombe's will ?" thought the rear-admiral.