Mr.Richardson and Leonard fell to conversing about the state of the Church; and Sir Thomas discoursed us in his lively way.

After some little tarry, Mr.Sewall asked us to go with him to Deer's Island, a small way up the river, where he and Robert Pike had some men splitting staves for the Bermuda market.

As the day was clear and warm, we did readily agree to go, and forthwith set out for the river, passing through the woods for nearly a half mile.

When we came to the Merrimac, we found it a great and broad stream.

We took a boat, and were rowed up the river, enjoying the pleasing view of the green banks, and the rocks hanging over the water, covered with bright mosses, and besprinkled with pale, white flowers.