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"Madam, I smuggle no more." "For the pleasure I feel in hearing that resolution, Mr Pickersgill," said Cecilia, "take my hand and thanks." "And mine," said Mrs Lascelles, half crying. "And mine, too," said Lord B., rising up. Pickersgill passed the back of his hand across his eyes, turned round, and left the cabin. "I'm so happy!" said Mrs Lascelles, bursting into tears.
Cecilia also begged so earnestly, that Miss Ossulton, who had no idea that it was a trick, with much sobbing and blubbering, consented. When all was ready Cecilia left the cabin; Pickersgill came down, handed up the two ladies, who had not exchanged a word with each other during Cecilia's absence; the boat was ready alongside they went in, and pulled on shore.
As we advanced to S.W. land opened, off this point, in the direction of N. 60° W., and nine leagues beyond it. It proved an island quite detached from the main, and obtained the name of Pickersgill Island, after my third officer.
"We seize you you are a smuggler; there's no denying it: look at the casks of spirits stretched along the deck." "We never said that we were not smugglers," replied Pickersgill; "but what is that to you? You are not a king's ship, or employed by the revenue." "No, but we carry a pendant, and it is our duty to protect the laws." "And who are you?" said Pickersgill. "I am Lord B."
Mrs Lascelles and Cecilia went to her assistance; but the latter had not forgotten the very different behaviour of Jack Pickersgill, and his polite manners, when he boarded the vessel. She did not therefore believe what the maid had reported, but still her anxiety and suspense were great, especially about her father.
The whole party, laughing, then resumed their seats; and Morrison's countenance brightened up. As he took the glass of wine poured out by Pickersgill, he said, "Here's your health, Corbett; it was all nonsense, after all for, d'ye see, I can't be put in jail without you are.
She took her bonnet and went on deck, at once told Pickersgill that he could not please her or Cecilia more than by frightening Miss Ossulton, who, under the idea that it was all a hoax, had quite recovered her spirits; talked of her pride and ill-nature, and wished her to receive a useful lesson.
'It's the first time that ever I was called chicken-hearted, replied Morrison in wrath. 'Nor do you deserve it, Morrison, replied Pickersgill; 'but Corbett is only joking. 'Well, at all events, I'll try my luck in the same way, and see whether I am to be in jail: I shall take the blue pigeon as my bad omen, as you did.
A boat, commanded by Lieutenant Pickersgill, was sent on shore, but no traces of her were found. A notice, however, was left nailed to a tree, in case Captain Furneaux should afterwards touch there. Some natives appeared who behaved very courteously to Lieutenant Pickersgill, and made signs to him to bring in the ship.
"It's the first time that ever I was called chicken-hearted," replied Morrison, in wrath. "Nor do you deserve it, Morrison," replied Pickersgill; "but Corbett is only joking." "Well, at all events, I'll try my luck in the same way, and see whether I am to be in jail: I shall take the blue pigeon as my bad omen, as you did."
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