o quiet, was full of bustle and life. The
ship was hauled up to the north, and at length the bold outline of the
Cape of Good Hope came into view. Before evening the "Crusader"
anchored in Simon's Bay.

The captain at once went on shore, and returned with the satisfactory
intelligence that the passengers would be allowed to land on the
following morning, though they would be kept in quarantine till all fear
of infection had passed away. This would detain the ship for some time;
but it was hoped that the residence on shore, with the advantages of an
abundant supply of fresh vegetables, would restore the sick to health.
Mrs Clagget was very indignant on finding that she would not be allowed
to visit the town, nor to travel into the country. She had, however, to
submit to regulations which were for the good of all. All the
passengers were indeed compelled to land, as it was considered necessary
thoroughly to fumigate every part of the "Crusader," an operation which
could not be carried on while they remained on board. When released
from quarantine, the Miss Diceys met with much sympathy from the
inhabitants of Cape Town, who had heard of the loss of the boat. Mr
Paget was received with great attention by the principal people in the
place.

"I am sure he must be somebody," observed Mrs Clagget, when she heard
of it. "I have always remarked a peculiarly aristocratic air about
him." However, as Mr Paget himself did not speak of any of his
acquaintances, the good lady began to doubt whether the report was true.

At length the "Crusader" was declared to be again ready for sea, the
steerage passengers were removed on board, and the following day the
rest again occupied their cabins. Captain Westerway had wished to
obtain another first mate in the place of Bill Windy, but he had been
unsuccessful. The second mate was a young man, and though a fair
sailor, was not as trustworthy a navigator as the captain desired; thus,
consequently, throwing more labour and responsibility on him. Once more
the sails were loosed, the anchor hove up, and the "Crusader" stood out
of Simon's Bay, the captain hoping to get a good offing before
nightfall. Sail after sail was loosed; and close-hauled, with the wind
to the westward, she glided swiftly over the blue sea. While the
passengers were on deck watching the receding shores, a shout was heard
that another ship was approaching under all sail, right ahead. Their
attention was turn