When I awoke, I found that the ship was under weigh and with all
canvas set, surrounded by more than a hundred other vessels; the
men-of-war who took charge of the convoy, firing guns and making
signals incessantly. It was a glorious sight, and we were bound for Old
England. I felt so happy, that I thought I would risk the jaws of
another shark to have regained my liberty, and the chance of being once
more on shore in my own country, and able to go to Newcastle and see my
poor mother."
"I am afraid that your miraculous escape did you very little good,
Ready," observed Mrs. Seagrave, "if you got over it so soon."
"Indeed, madam, it was not so; that was only the feeling which the
first sight of the vessels under weigh for England produced upon me. I
can honestly say that I was a better and more serious person. The very
next night, when I was in my hammock, I prayed very fervently; and
there happened to be a very good old Scotchman on board, the second
mate, who talked very seriously to me, and pointed out how wonderful
had been my preservation, and I felt it. It was he who first read the
Bible with me, and made me understand it, and, I may say, become fond
of it.
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