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after landing at Dover, we were safely bestowed at Mr. 

 Barrill's country seat. 



The time had now come when it was necessary for me 

 to leave the companion of my many hunting expeditions 

 the kind friend, who had taken the hunter of the Far 

 West under his patronage, and shown him the wondrous 

 scenes of the world, and the vast wealth of animal life 

 inhabiting the regions of the old continents and the new. 

 Why did I not remain and spend my days with him in 

 affluence. The offer was made, but my spirit was proud ; 

 and, besides, I preferred to lay my bones in my native land. 

 With many thanks for the offer, and for kindness never to 

 be forgotten, I announced to him my determination not 

 to test his bounty any farther. But he compelled me to 

 accept a considerable amount of money as he said, to 

 purchase a house in Texas whither, when my sight failed 

 and my sinews stiffened, I might retire to live in ease and 

 quiet. He accompanied me to Liverpool stocked my 

 trunks with excellent clothing and made every preparation, 

 which anxious friendship could suggest, for my comfort. 

 Truly, a faithful friend is one of the real angels of this 

 earth. 



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