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ED WARD'S APOLOG Y. 



CHAP. IX. 



they proffered me. I know that some of them were 

 deeply offended at my refusing their invitations ; but, 

 had they known of my deplorable position at the 

 time, I feel certain that their feeling of offence would 

 have given place to the deeper and softer feeling of 

 pity for the unfortunate" 



THE SHORE AT ABERDEEN 



