Chapter XIV

Arrival of the Ship “Albatross”--Reasons for the
Non-Appearance of the Beaver at Astoria--Fruitless Attempt
of Captain Smith on a Former Occasion--Astonishment and
Regret of Mr. Hunt at the Resolution of the Partners--His
Departure--Narrative of the Destruction of the
Tonquin--Causes of that Disaster--Reflections 284