The captain of the SEPTER, George Phenney, dies on board and is buried at sea. Barlow assumes command of the ship and they reach Mocha, where he is treated with honour by the governor. He hires a house.

The ship is approached by two canoes, with poor men aboard who beg for some clothes. The captain, George Phenney, is taken ill and dies within twenty-hour hours. He is buried at sea and Barlow takes over command of the SEPTER. They reach Mocha, where Barlow and the purser are taken to the governor's house in state, accompanied by musicians. They are well-received by the Governor, given coffee and sprinkled with rosewater. Boys singing escort them to the broker's house. Barlow hires a house to stay in.