Both desired to see the lands of the Eastern Hemisphere from whence their fathers had come.

Hitherto they had not seen how this could be accomplished; but Ashley's words opened out an unexpected way.

If the citizens of Philadelphia wanted to send messengers to their friends across the water, they would gladly volunteer for the service.
"If Julian will go with me, I will gladly go," said Humphrey.
"I will go, with all my heart," answered Julian at once; "and we will seek and strive to do the pleasure of those who send us." Ashley's face beamed upon the pair.

He knew by this time that no better messenger than Julian Dautray could be found.

He had a gift of eloquence and a singularly attractive personality.