They ofthen remark to me, that it's queer how fat Betsy is whin she
goes ashore an' how much flesh she loses afther a short sojourn. Now, me
b'y, Oi'll meet ye to-morrow. Oi loike ye an' Oi hope ye'll jine me.
Ye'll niver regret the day ye do. An' now ye black devils," he said,
turning to the boat's crew, "set this young gintleman safe ashore, er
be the port bow av Noah's ark. Oi'll break ivery bone in yer black
shkins. Good night, God bless ye, me son," was shouted over the dark
waters as the boat shot away to the landing.
That night Paul entertained Mr. C. with an account of his visit to the
"Foam" and his interview with the captain. Mr. C. assured Paul that
Balbo was reliable and thoroughly honest in his dealings. At the same
time he strongly advised him to take passage in the brig that had just
arrived in the offing bound for New York and consult his father before
embarking in the enterprise proposed by the wrecker. The next day Mr.
C., the captain and Paul dined together. Paul promised the captain, that
if he would consent to his gathering curiosities during the voyages
they would make together and give him a share of all treasure recovered,
he would lay the matter before his father on his arrival in New York.
If Mr.
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