In the _Metropolitan Magazine_, where this novel originally appeared (Sep. 1834-Jan. 1836), Marryat prepared his readers for its reception in the following words:-- "And having now completed 'Jacob Faithful,' we trust to the satisfaction of our readers, we will make a few remarks. We commenced writing on our own profession, and having completed four tales, novels, or whatever you may please to call them" (viz., Frank Mildmay, The King's Own, Newton Forster, Peter Simple), "in 'Jacob Faithful' we quitted the _salt_ water for the _fresh_. From the wherry we shall now step on shore, and in our next number we shall introduce to our readers 'The Adventures of _Japhet_, in search of his Father.'"…
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