llies 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 privateersman'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 important than ever that I should have some means of
livelihood."

"I rejoice to hear you speak thus, Mr Elrington, and I think my
father's obligations to you are such, that if he does not assist you, I
should feel ashamed of him--but such I am certain will not be the case.
He will forward your views, whatever they may be, to the utmost of his
power--at the same time, I admit, from conversations I have had with
him, that he will be mortified at your resigning the command."

"And so shall I," said Philip, "for I do not agree with you or my
brother: I see no more harm in privateering than in any other fighting:
I suppose, Miss Trevannion, you have been the cause of my brother's
scruples, and I tell you candidly to your face, that I do not thank you
for it."

Miss Trevannion coloured up at this remark, and then replied, "I do not
think, Mr Philip, that I have had the pleasure of seeing your brother
more than three times in my life, and that within this last six weeks,
and sure I am that we have not had a quarter of an hour's conversation
altogether. It is, therefore, assuredly, too much to say that I am the
cause, and your brother will tell you that he expressed these opinions
before I ever had had any conversation with him."

"That may be," replied Philip, "but you approved of his sentiments, and
that concluded the business, I am sure, and I don't wonder at it. I
only hope that you won't ask me to do anything I do not wish to do; for
I am sure that I could never refuse you anything."

"I am glad to hear you say so, Mr Philip; for if I see you d