his mistress once before the destined ceremony ; but she was bathed in tears , and throwingthrowherself at his feet , entreatedentreathim to spare her , confessingconfessat the same time that she loved another , but that he was poor , and that her father would never consent to the union .
I must ownownI felt a little proudproudwhen my captain offeredofferme the second dignity in the vessel and entreatedentreatme to remain with the greatest earnestness , so valuable did he consider my services .