Bequia. 10 June, 1891. Rice invited us to stay and sleep at his house. But St Aubyn and I decided to go on board as we were off to Union Island before day break, and so Mr Rice was well. Duley also stayed, however, but went aboard just for him at 4 a.m. During my stay at Bequia I got 3 fine stone implements, one apparently unique. There was a good deal of general sickness on the island. Influenza & dentistry being common-- I saw Mr Rice professionally much to his husband's comfort. A doctor is much sought in these islands. When we got on board we found the negro captain quietly slumbering in St Aubyn's dog house. We turned him out and he became panicky-shrewd. I pretended to get into a violent passion, and threatened that the schooner at once taken back to Kingston where the owners put another Captain aboard. The effect was splendid. The panicky Captain became apologetic and polite, and thereafter behaved us with the most deference and consideration-- As we were just going to sleep, a small Bequia slop came alongside with a great clatter and much noisy talking of the crew. On board was a man with