There, at the stage-office, Mr. Berners took leave of lawyer Sheridan, but not of Captain Pendleton, who made up his mind, at the last moment, to accompany him as far as the sea-port, and to see him off on his voyage.
After two days' journey, the friends arrived safely in Baltimore.
On consulting the shipping list, they found the fast sailing clipper Dispatch, Captain Fleet, advertised to sail for Liverpool the same afternoon.
Lyon Berners, with his friend, hastened to the agent to secure his passage, which he was so fortunate as to get.
He had barely time to hurry his luggage on board before the clipper set sail.
The very last words addressed to Mr. Berners by his friend Captain Pendleton were these:
"Give our love to Mrs. Berners, and tell her that Beatrix and myself will follow you soon. Heaven bless you with good luck!"