L. I am a medical man, sir.
Mr. B. Then, sir, you are very welcome. Health is the first of blessings, and if you can give us that, you will be a valuable man indeed. But I hope you understand surgery as well as physic, for we are likely enough to get cuts and bruises, and broken bones occasionally.
L. I have had experience in that branch too, sir.
Mr. B. And if you understand the nature of plants, and their uses both in medicine and diet, it will be a great addition to your usefulness.
L. Botany has been a favourite study with me, sir; and I have some knowledge of chymistry, and the other parts of natural history, too.
Mr. B. Then you will be a treasure to us, sir, and I shall be happy to make it worth your while to go with us.
M. I, sir, am a lawyer.
Mr. B. Sir, your most obedient servant. When we are rich enough to go to law, we will let you know.
N. I am a schoolmaster, sir.
Mr. B. That is a profession which I am sure I do not mean to undervalue; and as soon as ever we have young folks in our colony, we shall be glad of your services. Though we are to be hard-working, plain people, we do not intend to be ignorant, and we shall make it a point to have every one taught reading and writing, at least. In the meantime, till we have employment enough for you in teaching, you may keep the accounts and records of the colony: and on Sunday you may read prayers to all those that choose to attend upon you.