His father lost no time in reaching the ship, gripped his son in a warm handshake, and heard from Jack himself how much the lad appreciated a life afloat.
Four days later the 'Flying Scud' arrived, and a cheer greeted her disappointed crew.
To Readyman Captain Clewlin returned his warmest thanks for the advice and assistance afforded his son, and the good old quarter-master felt considerable regret on parting from his young shipmate.
The two ships received orders to proceed to Liverpool, where Jack received his indentures, marked with the words, 'The within has been fulfilled to our entire satisfaction.'
With his father he soon returned home, and thus ended the many remarkable incidents connected with 'a boy's adventures round the world.'
THE END
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