"I am utterly lost." "Not utterly," rejoined the other.
"Utterly," reiterated Jack, gloomily,--"as regards all I hold dear.
Listen to me, Thames.

I'm about to leave this country for ever.

Having ascertained that a vessel sails for France from the river at daybreak to-morrow morning, I have secured a passage in her, and have already had the few effects I possess, conveyed on board.

Blueskin goes with me.

The faithful fellow will never leave me." "Never, while I've breath in my body, Captain," rejoined Blueskin, who had joined them.