d crew, who
had afforded us such timely assistance, and they were not a little
pleased at being thus rescued from a French prison. The privateer was
named the Jean Bart, of twelve guns, and one hundred and fifteen men,
some away in prizes. She was a new vessel, and this her first cruise.
As it required many men to man her, and we had the prisoners to
incumber us, I resolved that I would take her to Liverpool at once;
and six days afterwards we arrived there without further adventure.
Philip's gallant conduct had won him great favour with my officers and
men, and I must say that I felt very proud of him.

As soon as we had anchored both vessels, I went on shore with Philip
to Mr. Trevannion's, to give him an account of what had occurred
during the short cruise, and I hardly need say that he was satisfied
with the results, as we had made three recaptures of value besides a
privateer. I introduced Philip to him, acquainting him with his
miraculous preservation, and Mr. Trevannion very kindly invited him
for the present to remain in his house. We then took our leave,
promising to be back by dinner-time, and I went with Philip to fit him
out in a more creditable way; and having made my purchases and given
my orders (it being then almost two o'clock _post meridiem_), we
hastened to Mr. Trevannion's, that we might be in time for dinner. I
was, I must confess, anxious to see Miss Trevannion, for she had often
occupied my thoughts during the cruise. She met me with great
friendliness and welcomed me back. Our dinner was very agreeable, and
Philip's sallies were much approved of. He was, indeed, a mirthful,
witty lad, full of jest and humour, and with a good presence withal.
Mr. Trevannion being called out just as dinner was finished. Miss
Trevannion observed--

"I presume, Mr. Elrington, that your good fortune and the reputation
you have acquired in so short a time, have put an end to all your
misgivings as to a privateer's-man's life?"

"I am not quite so light and inconstant, Miss Trevannion," replied I;
"I rejoice that in this cruise I have really nothing to lament or
blush for, and trust at the same time we have been serviceable to our
country; but my opinion is the same, and I certainly wish that I had
fought under the king's pennant instead of on board of a privateer."

"You are, then, of the same mind, and intend to resign the command?"

"I do, Miss Trevannion, although I admit that this lad's welfare makes
it more