Ah, here is Bernhard with the five hundred dollars in hard money, for which you asked.

If you should want more, draw on us at sight.
I will give you a letter of introduction to the house of Bluehm & Bluthner at Caracas, who will be glad to cash your drafts at the current rate of exchange, and to whose care I will address any letters I may have occasion to write to you." This concluded my business with Mr.Van Voorst, and three days later I was once more in Caracas.

I found the place very little altered, less than I was myself.

I had entered it in high spirits, full of hope, eager for adventure, and intent on making my fortune.

Now my heart was heavy with sorrow and bitter with disappointment.