"He has never been to school, but has been brought up at home, and I think from what he said he is the heir to an estate.

He seemed rather to look down upon schools." "So much the worse for him," Captain O'Connor said.

"There is nothing like a school for bringing a fellow to his level, unless it is a regiment; and the earlier in life the process takes place the less painful it is." "I don't think he will turn out a bad sort of fellow," Ralph said.

"He is, as you say, rather an ass at present.

I will do what I can to give him a hint; but as I should say he is at least a year older than I am, I do not suppose it will be of much use." The voyage was a pleasant one, and Ralph was quite sorry when they entered the Cove of Cork and dropped anchor.