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 am a better Christian. I only drop it as a matter of fact."

"Worthy Admiral," said Mr. Harleigh, now joining them, "you are not, I trust, robbing me of my office? The pecuniary engagement with the pilot was mine."

"But the authority which made him act," returned the officer, "was mine."

A bright smile, which lightened up the countenance of the Incognita, again contrasted her white teeth with her dingy complexion; while dispersing the tears that started into her eyes, "Fie upon me!" she cried, "to be in England and surprised at generosity!"

"Gentlewoman," said the Admiral, emphatically, "if you want any help, command my services; for, to my seeming, you appear to be a person of as right a way of thinking, as if you had lisped English for your mother-tongue."

He then peremptorily insisted that the boat's company should discharge the pilot, without any interference on the