Gerald was met by his parents and taken north, but the correspondent accompanied Hugh to his home at Shoreham, where the meeting between the lad and his parents can better be imagined than described. "Our deepest thanks are due to you, Reeves," remarked Mr. Frazer, when the two men found themselves alone. "Now it's all over, one can look more calmly upon the situation; and I cannot help noticing that Hugh has changed considerably." "In appearance?" "And in manners. Hugh was undoubtedly a selfish lad, but now he seems to realize that there are others in the world besides himself. This experience has been the making of him. Having to go without luxuries, for instance, though discomfiting at the time, makes one doubly appreciate them when----" "When you return home," concluded Reeves, contentedly replenishing his pipe. PRINTED IN GREAT BRITAIN _At the Villafield Press, Glasgow, Scotland_ End of Project Gutenberg's Captured at Tripoli, by Percy F. Westerman