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THE OCEAN. 



several yards beyond his reach. The poor man was 

 struck with horror ; no soul was within hearinij, nor 

 was it possible to make his voice heard in such a 

 position; the edge of the clilT so projected, that 

 he never could be seen from the top, even if any 

 one were to look for him ; death seemed inevitable. 



FOWLING IN ORKNEY. 



and he felt the hopelessness of his situation. He 

 remained many hours in a state bordering on stupe- 

 faction ; at length he resolved to make one effort, 

 which, if unsuccessful, must be fatal. Having com- 

 mended himself to God, he rushed to the marrrin 



