“I did not expect any thing of this sort from you, captain; and I am sure”—
“Never mind that, Mr. Millweed. If any of your creditors trouble you, come to me. You have got rid of the principal trouble; and there is no reason why you should not do well,—pay all your debts, and clear off the mortgage on your farm.”
The farmer was profuse in his expressions of gratitude; but the captain cut them short by
inquiring still further into his affairs, and giving him much good advice. Mr. Millweed went home with hope in his soul. There was a new head to the Millweed family.
CHAPTER XXI.
CAPTAIN GILDROCK ARGUES AGAINST HIGH-SCHOOLS.
The next day was Sunday; and Captain Gildrock insisted that all the students should attend church, and refrain from all work and play. Those who lived in Genverres were allowed to spend the day at home. No excursions on the river or the lake were permitted, and no scholar was allowed even to get into any of the boats.
On Monday morning the actual work of the school was begun. The study-hours were from nine till twelve in the forenoon. The two gentlemen who were to teach in the scholastic department had arrived, and promptly at the hour the school was called to order.
“Now, my lads, we are ready for work,” said the captain on the platform. “I am told that you can all read, write, and cipher. You have some knowledge of geography and history. I dare say, some of you have studied Greek, Latin,