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with the Embassy in the interior. One great benefit 

 had resulted from the voyage — my health having 

 considerably improved. The sea air, fresh scenes, 

 and above all, the considerate kindness with 

 which I was treated on board the Euphrates con- 

 firmed the restorative reaction which had com- 

 menced in Aden. The depressing influence that 

 for several months had held me in sick durance, 

 yielded before the excitement of hope, and a new 

 principle of life seemed to reanimate my nearly 

 worn out frame. 



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