She then concluded, either that her letter had miscarried, or that they had left the place.
I determined to lose no time, after the receipt of this intelligence; and I prevailed upon a young man, whom my friend Harry Gandy had recommended to me, to set off directly, and to go in search of them.

He was to travel all night, and to bring them, or, if weary himself with his journey, to send them up, without ever sleeping on the road.

It was now between twelve and one in the afternoon.

I saw him depart.

In the interim I went to Thompson's, and other places, to inquire if any other of the seamen, belonging to the Thomas, were to be found; but, though I hunted diligently till four o'clock, I could learn nothing satisfactory.
I then went to dinner, but I grew uneasy.