I added to my presents a packet of nails, and one of gilt buttons, which he seemed to covet.

I went on board my pinnace, and, conducted by the good Parabery, we took our way to that part of the coast where the dear ones resided whom I so anxiously desired to see.
Some of the savages accompanied us in their own canoe; we should have preferred having only our friend Parabery, but we were not the masters.
Favoured by the wind, we soon reached the shore we had formerly quitted, and found our excellent missionary waiting for us.
"Come," said he, "you are now going to receive your reward.

Your wife and children impatiently expect you; they would have come to meet you, but your wife is still weak, and Jack suffering--your presence will soon cure them." I was too much affected to answer.

Fritz gave me his arm, as much to support me as to restrain himself from rushing on before.

Ernest did the same with Mr.Willis; his mildness pleased the good man, who also saw his taste for study, and tried to encourage it.