 cried, laughed, whistled, sung and
danced, all in a breath; his transport was scarce over, when my father entered,
who no sooner understood that this was Strap, than he took him by the hand,
saying, »Is this the honest man, who befriended you so much in your distress?
you are welcome to my house, and I shall soon put it in the power of my son to
reward you for your good offices in his behalf; in the mean time, go with us and
partake of the repast that is provided.« Strap, wild as he was with joy, would
by no means accept of the profered honour, crying, »God forbid! I know my
distance - your worship shall excuse me.« And Don Rodriguez finding his modesty
invincible, recommended him to his Major Domo, to be treated with the utmost
respect; while he carried me into a large saloon, where I was presented to a
numerous company, who loaded me with compliments and caresses, and congratulated
my father in terms not proper for me to repeat.
    Without specifying the particulars of our entertainment, let it suffice to
say, it was at the same time elegant and sumptuous, and the rejoicing lasted two
days: After which, Don Rodriguez settled his affairs, converted his effects into
silver and gold, visited and took leave of all his friends, who were grieved at
his departure, and honoured me with considerable presents; and coming on board
of my uncle's ship, with the first favourable wind we sailed from the Rio de la
Plata, and in two months came safe to an anchor in the harbour of Kingston in
the island of Jamaica.
 

                                 Chapter LXVII

I visit my old friend Thomson -- we set sail for Europe, meet with an odd
adventure - arrive in England -- I ride across the country from Portsmouth to
Sussex -- converse with Mrs. Sagely, who informs me of Narcissa's being in
London - in consequence of this intelligence, I proceed to Canterbury - meet
with my old friend Morgan -- arrive at London - visit Narcissa -- introduce my
father to her - he is charmed with her good sense and beauty -- we come to a
determination of demanding her brother's consent to our marriage
 
I enquired, as soon as I got ashore, about my generous companion Mr. Thomson;
and hearing that he lived in a flourishing condition, upon the estate left to
him by his wife's father, who had been dead some years, I took horse
immediately, with the consent of Don Rodriguez, who had
