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CHAPTER X. 



Return to Buenos Ayres — A giant guide — Preparations 

 for starting — A singular cortege — First day's adventures 

 — A post-house on the Pampas — A favourite tune — 

 An ill-conditioned postmaster — Delays and disasters — 

 A civil landlady, but nothing to eat — An awkward 

 encounter — An infant equestrian — A night scene — 

 The troubles of too many conveniences — Society on the 

 Pampas — More expeditious travelling — Friends in need. 



Jan. 20. Buenos Ayres CJuinta.— Captain 

 Pearson has been so kind as to bring Dr. M. 

 and myself here in the Sparrowhawk. We 



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