The next day at sunrise the American coast had disappeared; not a ship was visible on the horizon, and the Dolphin, moderating the frightful1 rapidity of her speed, made quietly towards the Bermudas.
It is useless to recount the passage across the Atlantic, which was marked by no accidents, and ten days after the departure from Queenstown the French coast was hailed.
What passed between the Captain and the young girl may be imagined, even by the least observant individuals. How could Mr. Halliburtt acknowledge the devotion and courage of his deliverer, if it was not by making him the happiest of men? James Playfair did not wait for English seas to declare to the father and daughter the sentiments which overflowed2 his heart, and, if Crockston is to be believed, Miss Jenny received his confession3 with a happiness she did not try to conceal4.
Thus it happened that on the 14th of February, 18-, a numerous crowd was collected in the dim aisles5 of St. Mungo, the old cathedral of Glasgow. There were seamen6, merchants, manufacturers, magistrates7, and some of every denomination8 gathered here. There was Miss Jenny in bridal array and beside her the worthy9 Crockston, resplendent in apple-green clothes, with gold buttons, whilst Uncle Vincent stood proudly by his nephew.
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