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of his arrival in Holland, after an agreeabltf 
paflage. Not fatisfied with the fervices he had 
tendered me during his abode at the Cape, he 
informed me, that he had commended me 
anew to all his friends, particularly to the new 
fifcal Serrurier, whofe zeal and friendfhip 
towards me while I remained in Africa ne- 
ver abated for aninftant. All my acquaint- 
ances invited me to haften to the town ; and 
Colonel Gordon and his lady wrote to me to 
that purpofe, in the moft friendly manner, in-^ 
fitting that I fhould take up my abode at their 
houfe. 
Among my letters were feveral alfo from 
my family and friends in France ; and one iti 
particular from Amfterdam, which overturned 
all my projeds, all the arrangements that I had 
already adually formed in my head for a third 
journey into the deferts. It was from Temminck, 
who informed me, that one of the company's 
fhips, engaged in the Have trade, would foon fail 
fromHolland fortheifland of Madagafcar. This 
veflel was to touch at the Cape to vidua! and 
water, fo that I might eafily introduce myfelf 
to the Captain, and embark with him for the 
place of his deftinatlon. 
5 Knowing, 
