" These words had scarce proceeded from his
mouth, when the lieutenant, hopping eagerly towards the countryman,
squeezed his hand with great affection, and asked if the old
gentleman had actually taken his departure. "Ay, Master Hatchway,"
replied the other, "in such a woundy haste, that he forgot to make
a will."--"Body of me!" exclaimed the seaman; "these are the best
tidings I have ever heard since I first went to sea. Here, my lad,
take my purse, and stow thyself chuck full of the best liquor in
the land." So saying, he tipped the peasant with ten pieces, and
immediately the whole place echoed the sound of Tom's instrument.
Peregrine, repairing to the walk, communicated the billet to his
honest friend, who at his desire went forthwith to the lodgings
of Captain Gauntlet, and returned in less than an hour with
that gentleman, who, I need not say, was heartily rejoiced at the
occasion.
CHAPTER CIV.
Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of
which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House,
and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
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