My _Dido_ visited by Governor and Mrs. Butterworth, Mrs. Blundell, and sister--the three nicest women in Singapore. A grand parting dinner given to me by the inhabitants of Singapore. Nervous, very, making my speech. [Sidenote: Oct. 15.] Old Balestier, American Consul, on board; salutes, etc., Governor, giving a grand dinner to “meet Captain Keppel”; ladies there; more nervous in returning thanks. [Sidenote: Oct. 16.] Weighed from Singapore. Fort saluting me. Invalids improving. [Sidenote: Oct. 19.] Passed mouth of the Moowar, of bygone memories. Came to off Malacca at sunset. [Sidenote: Oct. 20.] Called on Governor; both nice people. Visited Salmona and stopped to dinner; drove in with Morrison afterwards. [Sidenote: Oct. 22.] Young Barney Rodyk embarked; sadly pressed for room; made sail. _Wolverine_ in co. [Sidenote: Oct. 23.] Well ahead of _Wolverine_. Came to off Parcelar Hill; boarded by a boat from a ship full of pilgrims from Mecca, having struck on a bank with loss of rudder and hard up for water. Sent _Wolverine_ to her assistance. [Sidenote: Oct. 26.] No use fretting about the wind. Hardly consider myself as homeward bound until round Acheen Head. [Sidenote: Oct. 28.] Decided, against Master, on southern passage, and anchored off Penang at sunset. Went to Captain’s house, the most comfortable quarters in India. Issued invitations: “Captain Keppel and officers request the pleasure of everybody’s company to-morrow evening.” Dined with Sir William and Lady Norris. Mrs. Hall at home. [Sidenote: Oct. 30.] Visited various hospitals with Cantor--one of lunatics of all sorts. Got “Chopsticks” from school. Dined with old Lewis. Capital ball and supper given by “Didos.” Kept up till daylight did appear. [Sidenote: Oct. 31.] Weighed before turning in; very seedy, though. Fort saluted me with 13 guns. Really off for home. [Sidenote: Nov. 1.] Lots of talk about the ball; everybody pleased. [Sidenote: Nov. 5.] One of the invalids from _Driver_ died--a young man; the effects of Hong Kong climate. Committed his remains to the deep. Sensible to the last that he was going, but did not seem to trouble himself as to the road; a good man, too, in his way. [Sidenote: Nov. 22.] Anniversary of the birthday of Princess Royal. Run of 251 miles in last twenty-four hours. [Sidenote: Simon’s Bay, Dec. 4.]