They were too long! they were too sharp! they would break their backs! They might, indeed, get out of the Mersey, but they would never get back! The ships, however, sailed; and they made rapid and prosperous voyages to and from the Mediterranean.

They fulfilled all the promises which had been made.

They proved the advantages of our new build of ships; and the owners were perfectly satisfied with their superior strength, speed, and accommodation.

The Bibbys were wise men in their day and generation.

They did not stop, but went on ordering more ships.