Having viewed everything remarkable in this place, they returned
to the pier, where, after the compliments of parting, and an
affectionate embrace between the two young gentlemen, Peregrine
and his governor stepped aboard, the sails were hoisted, and they
went to sea with a fair wind, while Godfrey, Morgan, and the conjurer
walked back to the inn, from whence they set out for Canterbury
before dinner.
CHAPTER XXXV.
He embarks for France--Is overtaken by a Storm--Is surprised with
the Appearance of Pipes--Lands at Calais, and has an Affray with
the Officers at the Custom-house.
Scarce had the vessel proceeded two leagues on the passage, when,
the wind shifting, blew directly in her teeth; so that they were
obliged to haul upon a wind, and alter their course. The sea running
pretty high at the same time, our hero, who was below in his cabin,
began to be squeamish, and, in consequence of the skipper's advice,
went upon deck for the comfort of his stomach; while the governor,
experienced in these disasters, slipped into bed, where he
lay at his ease, amusing himself with a treatise on the cycloid,
with algebraical demonstrations, which never failed to engage his
imagination in the most agreeable manner.
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