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although I took off the heads of a couple of large 

 iguano, and clipped on the wing a peculiar, long- 

 necked, soldier-like bird, which falling into the water, 

 we took in. On examination I found one wing in- 

 jured, which I dressed as best I could, for which 

 kindness he seemed to like my company, and. stood, 

 up with his head erect, peering at me the rest of the 

 way; but when we landed, he very deliberately 

 walked off, as much as to say, " I don't care longer 

 to continue your acquaintance.' 5 



As I anticipated, I had hardly arrived at my 

 quarters, ere a burning fever set in, and I reeled to 

 my cot, to remain in something more than tolerable 

 temperature for the night ; but thanks to the sover- 

 eign remedy, quinine, I had no return of it the next 

 day. 



