# LXII explained — Lavengro

> Chapter companion for Lavengro by George Borrow.

## What happens

The narrator departs from the old city and travels northwest, encountering a sailor who reveals he was a convict in New South Wales. They discuss the sailor's hope to find his mother alive, and share a drink before parting. The narrator continues his journey for several days, eventually arriving at a town where he seeks dinner at an inn.

## Themes in this chapter

### Adventure and Roving

The narrator's journey and the sailor's travels from New South Wales to England highlight themes of wandering and exploration.

### Honor and Morality

The sailor discusses his past as a convict and his belief that 'honesty is the best policy,' reflecting on moral redemption.

## Character check-ins

### Lavengro

The narrator, traveling on foot with bundle and stick, departs the old city and meets a sailor on the road.

### The Sailor

A sailor-like man, formerly a convict in New South Wales, who is returning to England to find his mother.

## Key lines

> I am rather tired, master; and, if you please, I will sit down beside you.

The sailor asks permission to rest beside the narrator.

_The sailor initiates a conversation while both are resting on the hill._

> That honesty is the best policy, master.

The sailor states that being honest is the most advantageous way to live.

_The sailor shares his life lesson learned from experience._

> I came all the way back merely for the chance of seeing her.

The sailor returned to England solely to find his mother.

_The sailor explains his motivation for returning from New South Wales._

## Links

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