I Thought myself very fortunate, when I heard that a Captain, with whom I had some acquaintance, was ordered to sail for England. I had not seen him from the time of Captain Turnham's death; but on this occasion I applied to him. I was able to pay but little for my passage; and therefore addressed him with some fears of not succeeding; but was more fortunate than I could have hoped.

The Captain received me with the greatest civility; and very politely assured me, that my company would render his voyage much more agreeable than he had expected to find it.

I thought it necessary to intimate, that I was very sorry it was not in my power to make the return for the favour I asked which I could wish; but should be glad to know what would be required for my passage and my childrens.

To this the Captain very generously answered, He should think himself over- paid by our company; for that he always found it very irksome to be shut up with no other conversation than that of his ship's crew, which was not generally the most agreeable. Tho’ I pressed his agreeing to accept what little I could pay, yet he continued the same assertion, and would not hear of any thing I could say against it.

This generosity was so seasonable a relief, as it afforded me a support for some time, without taking from me the little remaining money I had, that I should have accepted it without hesitation, had it not been for the peculiarity of my situation.