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SHOOTING, ETC. 



the pony next day, but I begged the vicious brute's 

 life; I trust, however, he never attempted a similar 

 way of stopping a pleasant trip again. 



My month's imprisonment on board was lightened 

 and passed pleasantly, — thanks to the kindness and 

 agreeable society of the English consul and his wife, and 

 I shall ever remember with gratitude Mrs. Eusden's 

 thoughtfulness and goodness. 



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