The _Sarah_ boasted of six of these, whereas the _Firefly_ only possessed one, who, when called upon to fulfil his part of the bargain and row the whole company up stream single-handed, showed an inclination to "rat." The crew of the _Firefly_ also began to be concerned as to the length of the voyage under such conditions, and clamoured for at least two of our "paupers"; a claim which Trimble and Langrish indignantly repudiated.

At length, however, after a little judicious splashing and a threat to go off on a picnic of their own, the point was yielded, and two of our "paupers" were ignominiously ejected to make room for an equal number of passengers.
This being done, the question arose as to whether we should row up stream or tow.

It was decided to proceed by the latter method, at least until the towing-path became impracticable.

Whereupon both bands of "paupers" were turned ashore and harnessed to the end of their respective rope, and the rest of us settled down to enjoy our well- earned leisure, and stimulate the exertions of our tugs with friendly exhortations.
I regret to say that the philosophy of our galley-slaves failed to sustain them in their arduous efforts.

They began well.