I attached myself to the two, and had a glorious time.
Before three days I had exchanged vows of eternal fidelity with the lady, and all that, and had gained her consent to marry me on reaching England.

As to the old man there was no trouble at all.

He made no inquiries about my means, but wrung my hand heartily, and said God bless me.

Besides, there were no friends of my own to consider.

My parents were dead, and I had no relations nearer than cousins, for whom I didn't care a pin.
"My wife lived at Exeter, and belonged to rather common people; but, of course, I didn't care for that.