Boudeuse

Willis thought this ceremony, under existing circumstances, would have been better observed in the breach than the observance, for, said he, if a British cruiser picked up that bottle within twenty-four hours, she stood a chance of picking up the _Boudeuse_ as well.

Willis the Pilot Paul Adrien

Six weeks later the _Boudeuse_ dropped anchor in the Havre roads.

Willis the Pilot Paul Adrien

_Boudeuse_ touched at the island, all Europe, with the single exception of England, was kneeling at his feet.

Willis the Pilot Paul Adrien

"If Captain Littlestone is here, Willis," said Jack, "he could not have been on board the _Boudeuse_."

Willis the Pilot Paul Adrien

The dilemma was consequently reduced to this position -- either Willis was mad, or Captain Littlestone was on board the _Boudeuse_.

Willis the Pilot Paul Adrien

_Boudeuse_ with marked courtesy, and informed them that he was bound direct for Havre de Grace.

Willis the Pilot Paul Adrien

On comparing notes, it appeared that the captain and the missionary had been on board the _Boudeuse_.

Willis the Pilot Paul Adrien

_Boudeuse_ was driven by the currents half a cable's length from the shore.

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This experience sufficed to convince the captain that the _Boudeuse_ was but little fitted for the voyage he had before him.

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But scarcely had the _Boudeuse_ gained the open sea when a furious tempest arose.

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