The gifts and letters from the princess to Manby were evidence only of her gratitude for Manby having taken two of her charity boys on board the Africaine .
Manby 's frequent visits were to keep the princess informed charity boys ' their progress .
The gifts and letters from the princess to Manby were evidence only of her gratitude for Manby having taken two of her charity boys on board the Africaine , and his frequent visits were to keep the princess informed of their progress .