CHAPTER I.
Sequel to the "Graphite Lode."-- The Fifteen Thousand Dollars, and how it was invested .-- About the Yacht .-- The Schooner "Curlew."-- Capt.

Mazard .-- Guard .-- The Gloucester Boys.--"Palmleaf, Sar."-- Getting Ready for the Voyage .-- Ship-Stores .-- The Howitzer .-- The Big Rifle .-- A Good Round Bill at the Outset 9.