A week later Mother was indeed surprised to see Mr. Eastland returning, and this time he brought a letter.
This country called Eastland is very extensive, and there are in it many towns, and in every town is a king.
Mr. Eastland has died, and Dean is alone, and so I have sent for him to come and live with me.
Their sun father disappeared as soon as they were born, going to the far Eastland.
Captain Eastland behaved with the most patriotic dignity; he desired that his country should not particularly avenge his death.