You talk nonsense.

The schooner will not be laid up on her return to Newbern.

And, furthermore, you have signed a contract to perform a voyage from Newbern to New York AND BACK! And I shall hold you to your agreement.

Go a privateering! Pah!" We had some further discussion, in the midst of which Mr.Jarvis, the owner of the schooner, who had arrived in New York a day or two before from North Carolina, came on board.

He was a dignified-looking man, greatly respected and esteemed in Newbern.