The governor of Rodriguez, who had most kindly given me, besides a regular mail, private letters of introduction to friends, told me I should meet, first of all, Mr.
Jenkins of the postal service, a good man.

"How do you do, Mr.
Jenkins ?" cried I, as his boat swung alongside.

"You don't know me," he said.

"Why not ?" I replied.

"From where is the sloop ?" "From around the world," I again replied, very solemnly.