From cowhides to golden fleece; a narrative of California, 1832-1858, based upon unpublished correspondence of Thomas Oliver Larkin of Monterey.

If fidelity and honour be banished from thieves, where shall they find refuge upon the face of the earth?"[F] Larkins in particular thanked the captain for his interference, and swore that he would rather part with his right hand than injure so worthy a lad or assist such an unheard-of villainy.

He began to remark also, that besides the presence of the old dame, which was surely a sufficient safeguard against any warmth of manner he might be betrayed into, Lucy always contrived to have Susan Larkin with her.

But when I spoke to Mrs. Larkins about her, she said Annette makes a fine appearance, but all is not gold that glitters.