irst left me, but his was still the same
grateful nature, full of truth and purity, that had won me towards him
when a child. A holy enthusiasm seemed now to exalt him above ordinary
humanity. I could scarcely ever get him to talk upon any but religious
subjects, and those he treated in so earnest and exalted a manner, that
it was impossible to avoid being carried away with his eloquence.

"He seemed to feel the greatness of his destination, as though it had
raised him to an equality with the adventurous saints, who established
the banner of Christ among the Pagan nations of Europe. He was fond of
dilating upon the importance of his mission, and of dwelling on the
favour that had been vouchsafed him, in causing him to be selected for
so high and responsible a duty.

"It was evident that he would rather have been sent to associate with
the barbarous people whom he expected to make his converts, than have
been raised to the richest bishopric in England. And yet, with this
exultation, there was a spirit of deep melancholy pervading his
countenance, as well as his discourses, that seemed to imply a sense of
danger. The nimbus of the saint in his eyes, was associated with the
crown of martyrdom. He seemed to look forward to a fatal termination of
his ministry, as the most natural and proper conclusion of his labours.

"His conversation often filled me with dread. His intimations of danger
seemed at first very shocking, but, at last, I got more familiar with
these terrible suggestions, and regarded them as the distempered fancies
of an over-worked mind.

"In this way our long voyage passed, and we arrived at last at our place
of destination. When we had disembarked, the scene that presented
itself to me was so strange, that I could almost believe I had passed
into a new world. The most luxurious vegetation, of a character I had
never seen before--the curious buildings--the singular forms of the
natives, and their peculiar costume--excited my wonder to an intense
degree.

"My husband applied himself diligently to learn the language of the
people, whilst I as intently studied their habits and customs. We both
made rapid progress.

"As soon as I could make myself understood, I endeavoured to make
friends with the women, particularly with the wives of the great men,
and although I was at first the object of more curiosity than regard, I
persisted in my endeavours, and succeeded in establishing with many a
good un