The Adventures of Roderick Random

Sailing from the Rio de la Plata

With the first favorable wind, the party departs aboard Captain Bowling’s ship. Don Rodrigo, who has remitted twenty thousand pounds to Holland and possesses another fifteen thousand, sets sail from Rio de la Plata with his newly found son.

Arrival at Kingston, Jamaica

After a two-month voyage, the ship safely anchors in the harbor of Kingston, Jamaica, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of new adventures for Roderick Random and his father.

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Chapter LXVII follows Roderick Random from Jamaica to England and culminates in his joyful reunion with Narcissa. He visits his old friend Mr. Thompson, learns of Mackshane’s downfall, and shows quiet generosity toward him. After setting sail aboard Captain Bowling’s ship, the crew rescues a sailor clinging to a hencoop. Landing at Portsmouth, Roderick rides across the country to Sussex, where Mrs. Sagely informs him that Narcissa is in London and has remained faithful. En route he unexpectedly encounters his old shipmate Morgan, now a settled apothecary at Canterbury. Arriving in London, he confers with his father, who approves of the match, and at last is reunited with his beloved Narcissa, who pledges herself to him forever.

Visiting Mr. Thompson

Visiting Mr. Thompson After landing in Jamaica, Roderick rides out to visit his old friend Thompson, who is now prospering on an estate left by his late wife’s father. Thompson welcomes him with the warmest disinterested friendship, introduces his amiable wife and two children, and offers the assistance of his purse and interest. When Roderick discloses his improved circumstances, Thompson heartily congratulates him, accompanies him back to Kingston, and entertains Don Rodrigo and Roderick at his home for a week. At parting, Don Rodrigo presents Thompson’s wife with a valuable diamond ring as a token of his esteem.