o’clock, with the purser; and though detained a short time at the entrance of the river, from want of water, we got on board the Alexander by five o’clock: the anchor was weighed, and we set sail as soon as possible. “Tuesday. Yesterday I was very unwell in consequence of drinking too much water: the day passed in a restless, unprofitable manner to myself. In the evening, I was enabled to speak to the surgeon on the utility of prayer; which I did because of some sarcastic remarks made, as to the uselessness of the Bible and Prayer-book in time of action; we being suspicious that there was an enemy’s ship in view. He was silenced, and afterwards showed me more than usual attention. We were looking out all the afternoon of yesterday for a pilot; and came to anchor at ten in the evening in Saugor roads, amidst a fleet of Indiamen homeward-bound--two ships of war, with many country ships--a most gratifying sight; though, I confess, I felt little pleasure. The remembrance of dear relatives filled me with deep regret, whilst the prospect of being instrumental in furthering the Lord’s work in India filled me with joy; and I felt I could forsake all for Christ’s sake. “Thursday. We came to anchor in Diamond harbour. The sailing up the river was delightful; the green herbage and foliage most refreshing to the eye; and the numerous population raised wonder how provision could be found for so many persons. The whole shore, as far as the eye could reach, appeared one continued village on each side. The sight of a burying-ground for Europeans at Diamond harbour, with several monuments erected therein, tended to lessen my joy; as did the death of Captain ---- of the 77th, for whom the colours were hoisted half-mast high, and who was buried in the sea the evening we lay at anchor, in Saugor roads. Captain C----, Ensign W., Parson, and myself, left the Alexander in a budgerow,[11] about nine o’clock, and sailed from Diamond harbour about half past ten in the evening.