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very prosperously. They had, I believe, turned 

 the extreme point of their voyage, and were 

 on their way back, when an accident occur- 

 red, which nearly cost them their lives, and 

 from the dreadful effects of which many are 

 not yet recovered. They landed one day to 

 ascend a hill ; all left the boat but one man, 

 who remained in charge of her and of the stores, 

 consisting, not only of their provisions, but of 

 their boat-cloaks, blankets, and in short, every 

 thing but the mere jackets and trousers they 

 had on their persons. As they were ascending 

 the hill, their attention was called to the boat, 

 which they observed had drifted from its 

 moorings, and was going out further into the 

 bay. 



They halloed to the man who was en- 

 gaged in cleaning her, and who did not at first 

 seem to be aware of what had taken place. 



