Morrel now tried to negotiate bills at ninety days only, and none of the banks would give him credit.

Fortunately, Morrel had some funds coming in on which he could rely; and, as they reached him, he found himself in a condition to meet his engagements when the end of July came.

The agent of Thomson & French had not been again seen at Marseilles; the day after, or two days after his visit to Morrel, he had disappeared; and as in that city he had had no intercourse but with the mayor, the inspector of prisons, and M.Morrel, his departure left no trace except in the memories of these three persons.

As to the sailors of the Pharaon, they must have found snug berths elsewhere, for they also had disappeared.
Captain Gaumard, recovered from his illness, had returned from Palma.
He delayed presenting himself at Morrel's, but the owner, hearing of his arrival, went to see him.

The worthy shipowner knew, from Penelon's recital, of the captain's brave conduct during the storm, and tried to console him.