Captain Frankland came on board.  Last farewells were said.  My dear father and Jack went down the ship's side.  The pilot remarked that the tide would suit.  The anchor was hove up.  A steamer took us in tow; then, after pulling ahead of us for a couple of hours or more, she cast off.  All sail was set, and free of the Mersey's mouth, away we glided on our voyage Round the World.