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before by land, and from the unusually long time we 

 had been out, serious apprehensions were entertained 

 for our safety. Indeed, La Eonde had made prepara- 

 tions to start immediately in search of us, in case we 

 did not arrive by the steamer. We pitched our tent 

 near his house, in preference to the unsatisfactory ac- 

 commodation of the so-called hotel, and had no 

 cause to regret having at once commenced life under 

 canvass. 



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