The next morning the ship sailed up the river, and the following day the party disembarked.
Captain O'Connor's servant came on board as soon as the vessel reached the quay, and his master charged him to pick out his luggage and that of the two young officers; he then at once proceeded with them to the barracks.

Ralph felt extremely pleased that Captain O'Connor was with them, as he felt none of the shyness and unpleasantness he would otherwise have experienced in joining a set of entire strangers.
Captain O'Connor was evidently a favorite in the regiment, for his arrival was heartily greeted.

He at once introduced the two lads to their future comrades, took them to the colonel, looked after their quarters, and made them at home.

In their absence he spoke warmly in favor of Ralph.

"You will find Conway a first-rate young fellow.