I shall be the only passenger, and Mr.Sanderson has given Captain Dodge full instructions to take care of me.

But I am feeling strong enough now, and fit for anything.
"Nov.

23rd .-- I have been down to look at the vessel, and find that a most comfortable little cabin has been set apart for me.

But the strangest thing is that I met Colliver also inspecting the ship.
He was most surprised at seeing me, and evidently imagined me home in England by this time.

I told him of my meeting with John Railton, and he replied-- "'Oh, yes; I have taken him into my service.