His father will yet be proud of such a son." "The words of His Excellency," returned the Major.

In the flow of general conversation that ensued many pretty speeches were made by the military and responded by several citizens, gentlemen who were frequent guests at dinner.

Sir Thomas Tilden arose, complimenting Captain Douglas on his success, hoping that they may meet soon on the same business.

This called from the gallant and handsome Captain one of his most witty and humorous speeches, after which Captain Hawley sang Rule Britannia with the entire company in a deafening chorus.

After a short pause, cries of "Howe! Howe!" Nothing short of an oration would satisfy.