But, Mr Easy, I sent for you to say that we shall sail to-morrow; and, as I shall send my things off this afternoon by the launch, you had better send yours off also.

At eight o'clock I shall go on board, and we can both go in the same boat." To this Jack made no sort of objection, and having paid his bill at the Fountain, he sent his chest down to the boat by some of the crew who came up for it, and attended the summons of the captain to embark.

By nine o'clock that evening, Mr Jack Easy was safe on board his Majesty's sloop Harpy.
When Jack arrived on board, it was dark, and he did not know what to do with himself.

The captain was received by the officers on deck, who took off their hats to salute him.

The captain returned the salute, and so did Jack very politely, after which, the captain entered into conversation with the first lieutenant, and for a while Jack was left to himself.