Ralph was greatly amused at the aspect of the streets crowded with chattering negroes and negresses, in gaudy colors.

The outlay of a few pence purchased an almost unlimited supply of fruit, and Ralph and his companion sat down on a log of wood by the wharves and enjoyed a feast of pine apples, bananas, and custard apples.

Then they set about their work.

In an hour both were suited.

Jacques Clery shipped as a foremast hand on board an American trading schooner, which was about to return to New York; while Ralph obtained a berth before the mast in a fine bark that would sail for England in a few days.
Next morning they said good-by to each other, for Jacques had to go on board after breakfast.