My orders were to get into the harbor of Fairport, to take possession of the naval stores there belonging to privateersmen, and then to reduce the town to ashes." For the first time Blair's eyes filled with tears, and his chest swelled with strong emotion as he exclaimed, "Thank God, I have been able to be useful to my country and my home.

This will fill my mother's heart with joy.

To her I owe all in me that is worthy of praise." "I believe I can trust you, my lad," said the captain.

"I would not willingly have my name go out as one who would maim and torture a brave lad.

My desperation is my excuse for my expedient of last evening.