Page:Life in India or Madras, the Neilgherries, and Calcutta.djvu/387

335 had been printed at Tranquebar. This rejoiced my heart, and I resolved to go thither, believing that I should find some one who would explain to me the blessed treasure now in my possession. I had great difficulties to surmount, for I was in a comfortable situation, in the receipt of good pay, and carrying on a profitable trade; all of which I must forego if I went away. Week after week, however, my anxiety increased so much, that I at last determined to give up every comfort and prospect, and go to Tranquebar. My master urged me to remain with him, assuring me that missionaries would be passing that way, and that he would request them to give me instruction. This, however, was not altogether to my liking; so I followed out my purpose, and left him.

“After leaving my master, I came to Colombo, (a seaport of Ceylon;) but here I met with disappointment, not finding a ship sailing to Tranquebar. My distress of mind was great; but after a short time I met with a gentleman, with whom I was previously acquainted, about to proceed to Bangalore, by way of Tranquebar and Madras. I embarked with him, but the sea getting high, and the wind being unfavourable, we were obliged to land at Thooloo-koodee.