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I had dispatches for government, and it was necessary I should proceed to London from Cork, by way of Dublin and Holyhead. The ship was detained several days by contrary winds, during which time Moyhanger regretted my absence in a most affectionate manner.

Upon the arrival of the ship in the River Thames, I went to meet Moyhanger, who was very much pleased to see me. The great quantity of shipping, and the appearance of London altogether excited a degree of surprise greater than any he had heretofore experienced; but it gave rise to a reflection that cast a gloom upon his countenance. He told me that in New Zealand he was a man of some consequence, but he saw that in such a country as he was now in, his consideration must be entirely lost: however, Moyhanger never took anything to heart for any length of time, and he accompanied me to the shore with great cheerfulness.

This immense metropolis has amazed the