Walton Hires a Ship

Walton writes from Archangel that he has hired a vessel and is gathering a crew. He laments his lack of a kindred spirit, describing his loneliness and his need for a friend who can sympathize with his grand ambitions. He also recounts the story of his lieutenant, a noble man who gave up his own marriage for the sake of his beloved, illustrating the themes of self-sacrifice and friendship.