campaigns in this country, I cannot do justice. He is just now
returned to me from Saratoga, having shared the fate of that
unfortunate army, and is on his way to England. I beg leave to
recommend him to your lordship, as worthy of a commission in his
Majesty's service, for his good conduct.

"GUY CARLETON."


He came home in a transport, in which Major Foy was also a passenger. An
enemy's cruiser chased them, and the Major, as the superior officer, was
proceeding to assume the command; but Mr. Pellew told him that he was
the only naval officer on board, and must himself fight the ship. The
Major acquiesced; and under Mr. Pellew's command, the transport engaged,
and beat off the privateer.

It is scarcely necessary to state that immediately on his arrival he
received the promotion which his services had so well deserved.




CHAPTER II.

HIS SERVICES FROM 1778 TO 1791.


There are circumstances which in a few weeks or months may give the
experience of years; and when these occur in early life, they make a
permanent impression on the character. In the honours and misfortunes of