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persons were induced or compelled to leave the island. They 

 were furnished with means of reaching New Brunswick, and 

 formed a settlement there at Chaleur Bay. 



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The Fallen Kocks. According to Headrick, the disruption 

 occurred about 1707. ' Immense masses,' he says, ' fell from 

 these rocks, and now encumber the beach, rendering it difficult 

 and dangerous to pass along the shore. The concussion shook 

 the earth, and the sound was heard in Bute and Argyleshire.' 



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Herons. There is a superstition in the Island that the 

 prosperity of the Dukes of Hamilton is connected with con- 

 tinued existence of these herons, and it is said they are care- 

 fully preserved. The old people shake their heads and say, 

 ' Ah, well ; when the herons are gone the Dukes o' Hamilton 

 will be gone too.' 



