This plan was to Pickle less disagreeable than any other project
which as yet had been suggested; and the lieutenant declared himself
ready to execute his part of it without delay; but the soldier was
mortified at the thoughts of seeing his assistance unnecessary, and
eagerly objected to the retirement, as a scheme that would blast
the fairest promises of fame and fortune, and bury his youth and
talents in solitude and obscurity. This earnest opposition on the
part of Gauntlet hindered our adventurer from forming any immediate
resolution, which was also retarded by his unwillingness to part
with the garrison upon any terms, because he looked upon it as
a part of his inheritance, which he could not dispose of without
committing an insult upon the memory of the deceased commodore.
CHAPTER CIII.
He is engaged in a very extraordinary Correspondence, which is
interrupted by a very unexpected Event.
While this affair was in agitation, the captain told him in the
course of conversation, that Emilia was arrived in town, and had
inquired about Mr.
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