He was rewarded for his prudence; for when he rose to go on deck, he found himself stronger than he had felt yet.

He went up the companion-ladder, took his place close to the spot at which the passengers must all leave the vessel, and waited.
New York was very near.

The day had been cold and showery, but the sun was shining now, and the whole scene looked bright and gay.

Every one seemed in high spirits, as if the new world they were about to touch contained for them a certainty of Elysium.

It was such a delicious relief to arrive at the great lively Yankee city, after the tedium of a ten-day's voyage, pleasant and easy as the transit had been.
John Saltram looked eagerly among the faces of the crowd, but neither Percival Nowell nor his daughter were to be seen amongst them.