Ah, boy, back so soon? I did not think that you would meet the boat until after the firing of the sun-down gun.
Walter explained how he met the boat as it landed—the delivery of the letter—that one of the gentlemen that came on the boat had accompanied him home, and was now in the parlor waiting.
Did you learn his name?
No, but I learned he was the Captain of the ship.
That is Captain Davis himself. To him I expect to trust my ward. You remain here until I call you.
Then Webb went to the parlor.
Good day Captain, ahead of time, but always welcome.
No, I am just in time. I had to come now or never—at least not until my return from England.
England! exclaimed Webb, I thought you were going into winter quarters.