 frigate as herself.
    The whole company partook of this favourable change that evidently appeared
in our lover's recollection, and enlivened his conversation with such an
uncommon flow of sprightliness and good humour, as even made an impression on
the iron countenance of Pipes himself, who actually smiled with satisfaction as
he walked behind them.
    The evening being pretty far advanced, they directed their course homeward;
and while the valet attended Hatchway to the inn, Peregrine escorted the ladies
to their lodgings, where he owned the justness of Sophy's remark, in saying he
was out of humour, and told them he had been extremely chagrined at a difference
which happened between him and his uncle, to whom (by the letter which they had
seen him receive) he now found himself happily reconciled.
    Having received their congratulations, and declined staying to sup with
them, on account of the longing desire he had to converse with his friend Jack,
he took his leave, and repaired to the inn, where Hatchway informed him of every
thing that had happened in the garison upon his representations; and far from
being disgusted, he was perfectly well pleased with the prospect of going
abroad, which flattered his vanity and ambition, gratified his thirst after
knowledge, and indulged that turn for observation, for which he had been
remarkable from his most tender years: neither did he believe a short absence
would tend to the prejudice of his love, but, on the contrary, inhance the value
of his heart, because he should return better accomplished, and consequently a
more welcome offering to his mistress. Elevated with these sentiments, his heart
dilated with joy, and the sluices of his natural benevolence being opened by
this happy turn of his affairs, he sent his compliments to Mr. Jolter, to whom
he had not spoken during a whole week, and desired he would favour Mr. Hatchway
and him with his company at supper.
    The governor was not weak enough to decline this invitation, in consequence
of which he forthwith appeared, and was cordially welcomed by the relenting
pupil, who expressed his sorrow for the misunderstanding which had prevailed
between them, and assured him, that for the future he would avoid giving him any
just cause of complaint. Jolter, who did not want affections, was melted by this
acknowledgment, which he could not have expected, and earnestly protested, that
his chief study had always been, and ever should be, to promote Mr. Pickle's
interest and happiness.
    The best part of the night being spent in the circulation of a chearful
glass, the company broke up; and next morning Peregrine
