"On all sides, it was terrible; but our sailors, however inferior in number, have intrepidly repulsed it. In a word, their bravery rivalled yours, sir; for your coolness, your struggle hand to hand with the captain of those pirates, have been the admiration of all of our crew."
"And you assure me that Falmouth's wound is not dangerous?"
"No, sir; but if you will permit me, I will go and see if he needs me."
"Go, go, doctor, and return and tell me when I may see him."
I remained alone.
CHAPTER XXXIV
FRIENDSHIP
Henry owed his life to me!
I cannot tell with what pride I continually repeated these words:
"I have saved Henry's life."