At last an evil fate brought us to America.

I was to look after some business affairs which, my agent said, needed personal supervision.

My brother, whose health had failed, was advised to try a sea-voyage, and change of scene and climate.

My wife was enthusiastic about the glorious Republic,--the great, free America,--the land of my birth.

We came, carrying with us letters from friends in England, that were an open sesame to the most jealously barred doors.