We shall go up the Baltic and up the Mediterranean, in this or a subsequent cruise, and I can safely promise you, not only an interesting, but a profitable trip.

In a circular I have informed your parents and guardians of my purposes, and you are shipped this time for a foreign voyage, with their consent and approval." This speech caused no little excitement among the boys, who anticipated a great deal from the summer voyage.

It was no small thing to visit London, Paris, and St.Petersburg, and not many boys obtain such an opportunity.
"But, young gentlemen, I believe in discipline and progress, as most of you know.

I expect every student to do his whole duty; and I wish to tell you now, that misconduct, and failures at recitation, will bring heavy disappointments upon you.

If you do nothing for yourselves, you need expect nothing from me.