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than the same class in any part of the world. The Portu- 

 guese steamers are manned by people of the country, 

 with the exception of the engineers, who are all English. 

 I imported a pointer, but did not find her of much 

 use, as quail lie well and are easily walked up. For 

 woodcock a team of well-broken spaniels would be a 

 blessing. Tackle for sea fishing can be got in the 

 island. 



