Who in all seas had gone where ship can sail;

Who in all lands had been, where men can live;

“He could indeed some strange relations give,

And many a bold adventure; but in vain

We look for him; he comes not home again.” 590

“And is it so? why then, if so it be,”

Said Captain Elliot, “you must look to me:

I knew John Dyson”——Instant every one

Was moved to wonder—“Knew my Uncle John!

Can he be rich? be childless? he is old,