The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-12
THE LUCKY MISCHANCE,
OR THE ADVENTUROUS MARRIAGE.
IContinued.l

should once more go 10 sea. He parted from her with,
neaVy hear having hrst obtained the promise Of his
father that she should in his absence be taken care
as II she were the old mans own daughter. Jack pro-
ceeded TO Liverpool where, pursuance of instructions
ne mad received from his WIFE he applied for employ
men at the extensive shipping hosse Joseph Harvey
Jamaica.
We shall not follow on his voyage which continued
about i've m0nths When he agais entered the nort Of
Liverpool bis heart eaped with joyful expectation thar
ne should the next day press his BOSOM his beloved
wife and child. The next day, however he was disaD
pointed Tor one oil the mates being discharged Jack
was promoted to his station, and bv the Captains or
der charged with the care of the ship. His advance
neht served, Tor day or two 10 reconcile him 10 the
disappointment Buthis longing for home then return
ed, and ne felt extremely impatient at the restraint
placed upon him, which, there was another mate be-
longing to the ship, he conceived was continued longer
than was either reasonable fair. He complained 10
the captain but his complaint of no avail Atlasr
he wrote 10 the owners stating the hardship of his case
with all the pathOs OF acute anxiety. On the fourth
day OF his confinement hewas ordered to attend nj be
counting house of the owners. He eagerly basteoed
there IN his usual wearing apparel in homes thai his
letter had procured him release in which case he in
tended TO return the ship for change of raiment be-
fore proceeding hOmewards. At the connfino honse no
told that MIR. Harvey, the principal owner desired
TO him at his residence, without DELAY ON some mr.
gent business Jack received the necessary direction
and fastened there without loss of time THe house
was superb mansion worthy of being the residence
of one OF the wealthlest merchants n Liverpool Our
sailor felt some embarrassment on being ushered into
splendid apartment than he had ever before seem
Here he perceived an elderly gentleman sitting at
liable writing and not Tar from him. young lady a
sofa, with book in her hand.
On Jacks appearance, the gentleman arose and in
qulred if his John Hawkins, to which our tar
nodded assent. He thea desired by the gentleman
who was Nr. Harvey HIMSELF to be seated.
you have been in the navy, understand p said Mr.
Harvey.
Yes, sir; sailed for about two years in the Doris
fngate,' was Jacks reply.
That frigate was sometime since very successful in
making prizes, observed the merchant Did YOU then
belong TO her 2
YES sir, replied the sailor laconcaIy; for his mind
was agaiing some mode Of Introducing request Tor
permission TO visit his family.
HYoa are, doubt. pretty well versed in the ma
nagement of ship of war;" resumed Mr.. Harvey
~aad your present captain InorIps that you are
trust worthy young man. Now have on hand an en-
terprse which requires the immediate employment of
such person. have fitted out prvateer to cruize
against the enemy. She is at anchor in the BAY lust
ready for sailing; but unfortunately, the commander
had engaged has been guilty Of piece of misconduct
for which was obliged this very morning, dismiss
him. Now as have heard of your capacity for the
situation will grant you very liberal TERMS il YOU ac-
eept il, and go board immediately commander of
the vessel for am DESTROYS that she shoHld sail with
out DELAY"
Sir" replied Jack, f" | have only one objection to
embracing your friendly offer Immediately, which is
that cannot indeed sail with your pnvateer to-day
to-morrow,-seeing that although am but poor
sailor, and should be glad TO advance my fortune by
such a chance, yet | have wife and a child who are
very dear TO me, whom long much see. They live
about twenty miles from this place; but captain,
though In the main friendly TO me, inasmuch as he
made me mate of his ship, has, ever since we came
into port been rather hard upon me, by preventing
from visiting my family. wrote you letter yester-
day on tbs NATTER and hoped when was ordered here
to-day tina il might be receive the permission which
the captain had refused II you will allow me to re-
main with my family but for one week. and NV wife
shall be willing that should again leave her, shall
take the command OF your privaIeer and do my best
TO manage her for your advantage"
MIR Hawkins" said the merchant, this amounts
to an absolute rejection Of my offer, which, if YOU
accept, and sail away Immediately, you NAV name
your terms. The daily expense Of keeping the
the ship idle with large number of men on board is
allow some time for visiting your family, there is
certainty OF your then assuming the command since
At will depend altogether the willingness of your
wife part with yon.'
al acknowledge, SIR replied Jack, that there is
some uncertainty in that, seeing how il when
wished to take my last trip TO sea, that might
something for support. Ii in truth with much
ado could persuade her to allow IL and rather than
again fret her the subject, would turn day laborer
hired servant; and thank heaven, have hands and
health, and while have them, shall never grudge to
work for her in any employment either BY land or sea-
that may give her satisfaction"
Il suppnse," said tine merchant, with smile, f
you were even sure 10 gain fortune board my pr-
yateer, YOU would not accept il, without her consent ~
q would not, without her consent, leave her, to
cruize after it," replied Jack.
@What do you think, daughter" said Mr.. Harvey,
addressing the young lady on the sofa who with her
face concealed by the book she had in her hand had
been attentive listener to the dialogue, what do
think Of a husband of this temperament Egad my
girl you could find such an one, though he should be
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