The brother is gone to England to receive the wages due to them both for their services, which money is to be expended by him in whatever he judges will be most conducive to the success of their plan.

Webb expects to do well; talks as a man should talk who has just set out on a doubtful enterprise which he is bound to pursue.

He is sanguine in hope, and looks only at the bright side of the prospect.

He has received great encouragement and assistance from the governor.

He has five acres cleared and planted with maize, which looks thriving, and promises to yield a decent crop.