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To Vincent.
9th
3 June, 1891. slim particles, a m-bound ship in a stiff breeze, and
had to limp them continually or look 'on the high
and lowly'. After leaving Sucre we had practically
come into the wilds of Vincent. Here and there are little
patches of cultivation, the gardens of the yellow Caribs who
inhabit this district. The road was very pretty, and shady,
for everywhere rose the beautiful wildness and luxuriance
of tropical vegetation, and through the sea-side grape trees
which fringed the road, we got glimpses of the rock
bound coast with the white spray or the waves dashed
in full force against the volcanic barriers to their further
progress. As we neared the sea in places, the roar of the
dashing waves was like supreme thunder. We then
passed through a small settlement at Sandy Bay and I
dismounted to find out whether you resided amongst
other people. With the help of Jack Hazell, and he helped
me lot him over or Overland, I secured two little Carib
children with yours. Mr. Kernahan, one of the Surveyors at
present engaged under the direction of W. Reeve in surveying
alone between the Cornlands and private property,
had a chat in this settlement, for his work had lain him
for some time. I had met him in the Hotel, and he is a
calculating chap. His journey had not yet returned.