I am not afraid that you will be a poltroon, a coward; but I do fear that your enthusiasm may carry you farther than you ought to go." "I hope not, father; and your last words to me shall be remembered.

When I am about to engage in any important enterprise, I will recall your admonition, and ask myself if I am heeding it." "That satisfies me.

I wish you had such a ship's company as we had on board of the Bellevite; but you have a great deal of good material, and I am confident that you will make the best use of it.

Remember that you are fighting for your country and the best government God ever gave to the nations of the earth.

Be brave, be prudent; but be a Christian, and let no mean, cruel or unworthy action stain your record." Captain Passford took the hand of his son, and though neither of them wept, both of them were under the influence of the strongest emotions.
Christy accompanied his father to the accommodation ladder, and shook hands with him again as he embarked in his boat.