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They were all carried off towards the sea, where they arrived at the end of three days, and were confined until the vessel sailed. Sado's sister was placed in a situation near S. P.'s, which afforded them frequent opportunities of seeing each other. Not long after this Negro boy had been brought into S. P.'s family, he was taken ill of a bad fever; and, for a time, there appeared but little hopes of his recovery, although the best medical help was obtained, and every kindness and attention was shewn to him. While he laid in this state, M. P. inquired of him, if there was any thing he wished to have, or if there was any thing she could do for him; as they desired to do every thing in their power to relieve him. In reply, he expressed his thankfulness for their good intentions, but said, There was nothing they could do that would cure him; yet if he was at home with his mother, she would soon make him well; adding that there was a plant grew in his country, the leaves of which she gathered, and poured hot water upon them, covered his body all over with them, and it always soon made him well. Martha desired him to prescribe the plant, and they would endeavour to procure it. He replied, It was not to be had in this country, for he had often looked for it in vain. There being now scarcely any prospect of his recovery, his mistress was desirous of administer-