But Captain Thompson, the next day, when I received my half month's pay in advance, and informed him of my arrangements, called me a fool, and inveighed in bitter terms against the whole race of sailor landlords.
I took nothing with me on board the Mary but a change of clothing and a few articles of trifling value, packed in an old pillow case, loaned me by my landlady, with strict injunctions to return it if I ever came back to New York.

I was overjoyed to think I had found employment, and could gain a subsistence by my own labors.

I was sure of a home for a few weeks, until I should recover from the effects of my mishap, when I hoped to be above the necessity of asking favors.
The mate, whose name was Pierce, received me in a surly manner.

He evidently thought Captain Thompson did a foolish act in shipping such "a useless piece of lumber" as myself.

The crew, however, gave me a hearty reception, which placed me at my ease.