I said, 'Never heed; it was meant for where it belonged.' He did not repeat his invitation, and I eat my dinner quietly.
"After dinner I went up on the deck, and saw the captain hoisting three flags.

Says I, 'What does that mean ?' He replied, that he was under promise to the citizens of Philadelphia, if I was on board, to hoist his flags, as a friend of mine had said he expected I would be along soon.
"We went on till we came in sight of the city and as we advanced towards the wharf, I saw the whole face of the earth covered with people, all anxiously looking on towards the boat.

The captain and myself were standing on the bow-deck; he pointed his finger at me, and people slung their hats, and huzzaed for Colonel Crockett.

It struck me with astonishment to hear a strange people huzzaing for me, and made me feel sort of queer.

It took me so uncommon unexpected, as I had no idea of attracting attention.