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At other shops , he bought some boots and a Panama straw hat . Having completed their purchases , they walked for some hours about Calcutta ; Will being delighted with the variety of the native costumes , and the newness and singularity of everything which met his eye . On their return to the ghaut -- as the landing stage is called -- they found their various purchases already stowed in the Sea Belle 's boat ; which had , about an hour before , come to shore to fetch them off . At seven o'clock Captain Mayhew went off to the Euphrates , leaving orders that the boat was to bring Will over , at nine . At that hour the lad was dressed in his new clothes which , fortunately , fitted him well . `` By jingo , Will , '' the first mate said , as he entered the cabin , `` you look a tip-topper , and no mistake . '' The mate was right .