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which had fallen to the plunderers by right. In the second 

 case also, the European crew were stripped and robbed ; but, 

 otherwise, the intruders showed an inclination, provided 

 good remuneration were offered, to assist the captain out of 

 his difficulties. Not everywhere on the Chinese coast is so 

 much forbearance shown as by these islanders. 



