He did not intend to make expense a consideration, because the whole adventure might be wrecked by an unwise economy.

Besides I was ready to aid with my purse, as I told him, and I intended that we should be partners in tile cost of this expedition.
James West remained on board all day, according to his custom in the absence of the captain, and was engaged until evening in the inspection of the hold.

I did not wish to go ashore until the next day.

I should have ample time while we remained in port to explore Port Egmont and its surroundings, and to study the geology and mineralogy of the island.

Hurliguerly regarded the opportunity as highly favourable for the renewal of talk with me, and availed himself of it accordingly.