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a signal could be distinguished, which she was to 

 make in case she met with any danger. In this 

 manner we continued to run all night ; and at six 

 o'clock the next morning, I called her on board and 

 hoisted her in. For it did not appear she would be 

 wanted again for this purpose, as we had now a large 

 swell from the south, a sure sign that we were clear 

 of the low islands ; therefore I steered for Otaheite 

 without being apprehensive of meeting with any 

 danger. 



