He seized my hand and greeted me with much kindness.

His countenance, open, frank, and honest, emboldened me to explain to him my situation.

When I had concluded my narrative of facts, "Now," said I, "if you consider yourself indebted to me, and are willing to do me a favor, all I ask is, that you will give me a situation on board this sloop as one of the sailors, until I can find an opportunity to do something better.

I shall expect the same rate of wages as others, of course and have also to request that you will advance me a few dollars, with which I can supply myself with some necessary articles of clothing." Bohun graciously acceded to my wishes, and told me I might henceforth consider myself one of the crew of the sloop.

I then ascertained what had hitherto escaped my knowledge, that the sloop was called the "Lapwing" of St.Bartholomew; but really belonged to Mr.Thomas, an opulent merchant residing in St.George, Grenada, and was about to proceed to that port with a cargo of flour and other articles of American produce.