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most splendid flag, besides a sum of about £6. The 

 flag was of blue silk, with the royal arms embroidered 

 in relief in the centre, and bordered with silver fringe 

 and tassels. It was a trophy that any one might have 

 been proud to carry off. 



Though the severe fracture of Joseph's arm had been 

 cured, so as to enable him still to fire at a target, it 

 had caused a lameness in that side of the body, and 

 the right leg was weak and palsied. He had received 

 a pension for his services, and now lived with his 

 sisters and aunt on the little estate, which, though 

 small, was his own. The girls all welcomed me with the 

 kindest greeting, and right pleased was I to be again 

 among them. 



