"I thank Capt. Ludlow for his attention in affording me an opportunity of reading a narrative of the cruel deeds of the buccaneers.

"We have met on neutral ground, Master Seadrift," said Ludlow to his gay companion, as they quitted the saloon of la Cour des Fées; "and though bent on different objects, we may discourse amicably of the past.

"Now, Captain Ludlow of the Coquette would gladly tie himself, for better for worse, to a fair lady who is lately gone on the water, and yet there are thousands who might be had with less difficulty.

The look of Ludlow through the glass was long, attentive, and grave.

She openly condemned certain common moralities, was reckless in criticism of her neighbors, and quarreled with Ludlow about some church matters.

Better fill up your canteensyuh don't wanta git caught out between here and Ludlow with a boilin' radiator and not water enough.

When the movement grew suspicious, we had our means of frightening this Mr. Ludlow from his enterprise, without recourse to violence.

"'Tis the beeeze freshening;" answered Ludlow in sadness, at her side.