Having tasted the glories of a pirate's career, he could never again be contented with plain country pursuits.

So he was off and away, the bounding sea beneath him and the brave Jolly Roger floating over his head.

He would not tell his dear daughter where he was gone or what he intended to do, for she would be happier if she did not know.

He sent her his warmest love, and desired to be most kindly remembered to her uncle and to Dame Charter.

He would make it his business that a correspondence should be maintained between him and his dear Kate, and he hoped from time to time to send her presents which would help her to know how constantly he loved her.