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the boat flew like a falcon past the point, the man rose 

 and hailed us. We hove the hooker to. It was 

 Hennessey — and nothing could dissuade him, not- 

 withstanding the risk was considerable, from coming 

 on board to give me a parting escort. 



Early next morning I found myself in his majesty's 

 mail, and with many a sincere adieu, bade farewell to 

 my kind cousin and his wild but warm-hearted followers. 



