OR THE DESERT ISLAND. 167

whom he was received with every demonstration of the
liveliest affection.

The days which the two friends were now passing
were indeed delicious ones. But their duration was short:
a flattering summons from the Baron D’Ermincourt re-
called them to the Achilles, after they had spent one short
month at home.

Endowed with those qualities which, when united with
real courage, assure a brilliant career to the naval warrior,
these inseparable friends, after successfully and honour-
ably serving their country for many years, returned to
their families with established reputations, cultivated
minds, and hearts adorned with every virtue.