Let us go to their assistance." "It came from the vessel," said my wife.

"It must have blown up.

You have not been careful of fire; and have left some near a barrel of gunpowder." "At all events," said I, "we will go and ascertain the cause.

Who'll go with me ?" By way of reply, my three sons leaped into the boat, and consoling the anxious mother by a promise to return immediately, away we rowed.

We never made the voyage so quickly.