7/63 I intended to ask him some news of my friend Colliver, but I daresay he knows as little of his doings as I do. Mr.Sanderson says that in a week's time I shall be recovered sufficiently to start. I hope so, indeed, for this delay is chafing me sorely. 21st .-- Mr.Sanderson has found a ship for me at last. I am to sail in five days for Colombo in the schooner _Campaspe_, whose captain is a friend--a business friend, that is--of my host. |