, 1864-05-23

the WISH alrcauy ueScrlDeu DuC no One saw
or heard aught of these communings save
Him to whom they were in part addressed,
After the lapse of about half an hour, he
ascended the cabin stair, and came, though
still not without some hesitation, on deck
The young man, however, had not so much
to fear from the captains penetration as he
dreaded; this being a quality with which
the latter was but very moderately gifted.
In truth, he neither sought nor cared tC
know anything at all about his passenger
The lad had paid his money, was quiet and
civil in his demeanor, and put up cheerfully
with whatever fare was put before him
and this was quite enough for him. lie
cared nothing about the rest. ltwas, there
fore, with the same Indifference and apathy
that the captain. at the end Of about six
weeks, landed his Passenger on the Mole at
Cadiz, knowing as little about him, when
he parted with him there. as he did when
he came on board in the harbor Of Leith
Neither had he ever inquired whittier he
intended going after he got ashore, or what
he intended being about. All that he did
and said at parting was to take the young
man by the hand, shake it cordially, and
wish him luck"
Having nothing farther to do with the
captain Of the Flora, we shall now follow the
footsteps Of his passenger, and see whittier
they were bent, and what were the inten'
tions that directed them.
On gaining the town, he might have beer
seen gazing, as he went along, ON the various
signs that were exhibited over the doors o.
stores, hotels, &C., and to these alone biz
attention seemed chiefly directed. lie was
in quest Of quarters; and these he at length
found in the house Of Scotchman, oi tn,
name of Andrew Scott. whose national pa
tronymic he saw blazOned above his door
and which ut once determined his choice.
Onentering the house and making hinlsel
known as cOuntrynmn, he was kindly re
ceived by the landlord, who Immediately
placed before him the hest III b tn hli
larder and cellar could produce, for which
he would take no other payment than such
news from Scotland Us his guest could give
Pleased with the lads manner and appear
ance, aud judging from his dress that hi'
circumstances were not in very Hourishinl
condition, the landlord, after they had sal
and talked themselves into something ap
preaching to familiarity, asked hi guest what
were his views in coming to CadiE, whether
he had any friends there. &c.
The lad replied that Of the latter he had
none, and that, as to views, they were indie
finite. lie had just come out on chance, hC
said, to see whether he could not get stu
alton as a clerk, or stOrekeepcr, or something
Of that kind.
"Dear me, manw replied his K nd-heartcd
host, but that was rash o ye, to leave yeI
ain country and come here, trusting to sc
slender stay us chance. Hae ye ony let
tiers o introduction, o Ony kind, to onybo
dy?" inquired Andrew, in q despairing
tone, excited by the interest he felt in the
young man.
1he latter replied that he had no letter
Of any kind to any one.
Cd, man, it's bad business, doot,
said his host " but let me see"-and he
put his hand to his forehead, and thought
for moment. "Ay, Ill tell ye what yC
may do: ye may ca on TeIford 4 Boyle, the
great wine merchants; they are bath Scots.
men, though Mr.. Bogles no here the moo
He's game hame, and l dinna think he'll
ever come back again, for he's saIr brOkeI
doun in h.s health. say ye may ca on
them-that's on Mr.. 1ellord-and Just
plainly state yer case to him, and there's
nae sayin what he may do Tor ye, seein ye rC
countryman, although maun say haC
nae great houps o yer succcedin, seein thai
yc want recommendations; but there can b,
nae harm whatever in tryin. What's youl
name, ladg" added Andrew, abruptly.
A slight flush suifused the countenanct
Of his guest, and he answered. though moi
without some delay and confusion
"James Blackburn"
"Weel, James," continued his host, {"
think you had better wait on MIR. Telford
as was sayin. LII conduct ye to his store
and l think the sooner we 60 the better.
To this proposal James readily assented
and in few minutes the two set out for the
wine-vaults Of Messrs. TelfOrd 4 Boyle. On
arriving there, however, they were disap
pointed to fnd only clerk MIR. Telford
AoNAh6 Juos SOhO aWay WINS SOuutty ty-hOuoC
about mile out Of town, Under these cir.
cumstances, James's case was stated to the
person they found, by the landlord, who
acted as spokesman for him, and his desire
to get into employment mentioned. The
clerk said, in reply, that he did not think
there was any chance Of Che applicants
getting an engagement with them; but 70.
commended to him to go out directly to Mr.
Telford, and see that gentleman himself on
the subject. To this the young man readily
agreed; and, as it was inconvenient for his
landlord to accompany him, he was furnished
with sort Of Introductory line to Mr.. Tel.
ford by the clerk. This line merely stated
that the bearer was native Of Scotland
who had come out in quest Of employment
as a clerk. With this document the young
man set out, having been previously directed
in the route he should take by his host, who
further desired him to let him know the
result Of his application so soon as he 70.
turned. With this friendly request he read
lily promised compliance, and proceeded on
his way.
On arriving at tho superb villa Of Mr..
Telfotd, Blackburn, on asking for that gen
tleman, was ushered into his presence.
Having delivered his note Of intrOduc.
ton
"YOu are from Scotland, young man ?"