But I will have a look at the boats.

The captain might want a party to cross the river, and it's as well to see that they are in good order, and have got the oars and thole pins handy.

I will see to them myself, for there are not half a dozen of ye know one end of the boat from the other." When Walter reached his quarters, he at once sat down to write.

After many attempts he finished one as follows: "Dear Miss Conyers: "After the kindness shown to us by Mrs.Conyers and yourself, I feel sure that you will like to know where we are posted.

We are at Ballygan, just across the Shannon opposite to your house, and I can see your roof from a spot fifty yards from the village.