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dangerous cruise, and saying a few words relative to what was ex- 

 pected of them by the country and myself, I enjoined upon them the 

 necessity of economy in their food and clothing, in aiding me in my 

 endeavours to promote their health and comfort. We then piped 

 down, and set about preparing the ship for the Antarctic cruise, the 

 events of which will be detailed in the following chapters. 





DAISY BA.NK. 



