He became so very outrageous that, after bearing with him a little while, I thought it most prudent to repair myself to the French officer, and request his safe-conduct on board the Commodore's ship.

As I passed along the wharf the scene was curious enough.

The Frenchmen, who had come ashore in filth and rags, were now many of them dressed out with women's shifts, gowns, and petticoats.

Others had quantities of cloth wrapped about their bodies, or perhaps six or seven suits of clothes upon them at a time.

The scene which presented itself on my getting on board the flag-ship was still more singular.