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bows, one at each gangway, and one at the poop. 

 The first night-watch I kept myself with four 

 others, and was determined to make a good re- 

 sistance in case of an attack, having, besides a 

 few lives, upwards of 17 cwt. of ivory on board, 

 and some other goods at my disposal. 



