He at once had quarters as an officer assigned to him in the town, with rations for himself and servant.
His first step was to procure English garments, for although he had before starting laid aside his Ashanti costume, and put on that he had before worn, his clothes were now so travel worn as to be scarce wearable.

He had no difficulty in doing this.

Many of the officers were already invalided home, and one who was just sailing was glad to dispose of his uniform, which consisted of a light brown Norfolk shooting jacket, knickerbockers, and helmet, as these would be of no use to him in England.
Frank's next step was to go to the agent of Messrs.

Swanzy, the principal African merchants of the coast.

This gentleman readily cashed one of the orders on the African bank which Mr.Goodenough had, before his death, handed over to Frank, and the latter proceeded to discharge the long arrears of wages owing to Ostik, adding, besides, a handsome present.