Be polite and obliging to all, and considerate towards every one's opinions, failings and prejudices.

Command the just respect of all your fellow-voyagers, even though you fail to win their friendly regard.

And Jack--don't you ever dare, while you live, appear in public on those decks in fair weather, in a costume unbecoming your mother's drawing-room!" It would have been worth any price if the father of this hopeful youth could have stepped on board some time, and seen him standing high on the fore-castle, pea jacket, tasseled red fez, buckskin patch and all, placidly contemplating the ocean--a rare spectacle for any body's drawing-room.
After a pleasant voyage and a good rest, we drew near to Egypt and out of the mellowest of sunsets we saw the domes and minarets of Alexandria rise into view.

As soon as the anchor was down, Jack and I got a boat and went ashore.

It was night by this time, and the other passengers were content to remain at home and visit ancient Egypt after breakfast.