20 
LETTERS FROM HIGH LATITUDES. 
to go into the cabin to get his compass, chronometer, 
&c., but returning immediately with a revolver in each 
hand, swore he would shoot the first man who attempted 
to touch the boats. This timely exhibition of spirit 
saved their lives; soon after the weather moderated; 
by undergirding the ship with chains, St. Paul fashion, 
the leaks were partially stopped, the steamer reached 
her destination, and was sold for 7,000?. a few days 
after her arrival. In token of their gratitude for the 
good service he had done them, the Company presented 
Mr. Wyse on his return with a gold watch, and the 
chain he wears so gloriously outside the silk tartan 
waistcoat. 
And now good-bye. I hear the click click of the 
chain, as they heave the anchor; I am rather tired and 
exhausted with all the worry of the last two months, 
and shall be heartily glad to get to sea, where fresh 
air will set me up again, I hope, in a few days. My 
next letter will be from Iceland; and, please God, before 
I see English land again, I hope to have many a story 
to tell you of the islands that are washed by the chill 
waters of the Arctic Sea. 
