I was speaking to Captain Wilson about it, and saying that if we are to succeed we ought to have some fresh hands, who will take up the work with new spirit.

We are seven below our force, at present; and he has promised to send me up fifteen new hands, so there will be eight to be relieved.

I will leave it to you to pick out the men to go.

Mind, put it to them that they are to be relieved simply because Captain Wilson thinks they have had their share of hard work, and should therefore be sent to a quiet station, for a time.

Just pick out the men whom you think would be most pleased to go." "Very well, sir.