You see, my uncle is working up a very good business.

He has been at it, now, seven or eight years; and he was saying the last time that I was with him that, as soon as these troubles were over, and trade began again, he should give me a fourth share of it; and make it a third share, when I got to twenty-one." "Then you would be a great fool to give it up," Captain Cooke said, heartily.

"A man who has got a good business, out here, would have an income as much as all the officers of a regiment, together.

He is his own master, and can retire when he likes, and enjoy his money in England.
"Still, as trade is at a standstill at present, I think that it would be wise of you to accept any offer that the general might make to you.

It might even be to your advantage, afterwards.