aring lion, is ganging about to seek whom he may devour, and put your
trust in Him who is able and willing to save you out of all your
troubles. They maun come; dinna fancy all is sunshine in the world, but
He will be your shield and buckler in time of danger if you love and
serve Him."

Janet, as she spoke, threw her arms round Donald's neck, and big tears
dropped from her eyes. Margaret clung to him, and kissed his cheek
again and again, till he had to tear himself away; when accompanied by
David, he went on board the vessel which was to convey him to Leith,
whence he was to proceed on to London. David remained with him till the
last, and then returned to Janet's humble abode to apply himself to his
books.

CHAPTER FIVE.

DONALD'S VOYAGE TO CANADA.--HE GAINS THE FRIENDSHIP OF MR. SKINNER.--
REACHES QUEBEC.--VOYAGE UP THE ST LAWRENCE.--ARRIVAL AT THE NEW
TOWNSHIP.--DESCRIPTION OF THE SETTLEMENT.--MR. SKINNER PREACHES THE
GOSPEL, AND TAKES UP HIS RESIDENCE IN THE PLACE.

Donald found himself in a new world on board the fine emigrant ship,
which was conveying him and nearly three hundred settlers to Canada.
They were of every rank, calling, and character, but one object seemed
to animate them all--an eager desire to establish themselves and obtain
wealth in the new country to which they were bound. Some talked loudly
of the honour and glory of subduing the wilderness, and creating an
inheritance for their children; though among them Donald observed many
whom he was sure would never do either the one or the other.

Though frank and open-hearted, influenced by the usual caution of a
Scotchman, Donald did not feel disposed to form friendships with any of
his fellow-passengers until he had ascertained their characters. His
time, indeed, was fully occupied in pursuing the professional studies he
had commenced at home, and in doing work for Mr Todd. There was one
person on board, however, who excited his interest. He was a man of
middle age, and of mild and quiet manners, while the expression of his
eyes and mouth betokened firmness and determination. Donald could hear
nothing about him except that his name was Skinner, and that he was not
connected with any of the parties of settlers on board. His
conversation showed an enlightened mind, but he seemed at first rather
inclined to obtain information than to impart it. Perhaps he also
wished to gain an insight into the characters of his companions before
he a