In the evening there was a grand ball and banquet at Uncle Vincent's house, with a large distribution of shillings to the crowd collected in Gordon Street. Crockston did ample justice to this memorable feast, while keeping himself perfectly within bounds. Everyone was happy at this wedding; some at their own happiness, and others at the happiness around them, which is not always the case at ceremonies of this kind. Late in the evening, when the guests had retired, James Playfair took his uncle's hand. "Well, Uncle Vincent," said he to him. "Well, Nephew James?" "Are you pleased with the charming cargo I brought you on board the _Dolphin_?" continued Captain Playfair, showing him his brave young wife. "I am quite satisfied," replied the worthy merchant; "I have sold my cotton at three hundred and seventy-five per cent. profit." End of The Blockade Runners