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tion of the biOiop is always neceffary. If they do not get i?^?* 
a hufband early in life, it is common for them to take the ^p^^*^^^*"; 
veil. Many of thefe young ladies were very agreeable both 
in perfon and difpofition ; and by frequently converfing 
with them at the grate, we formed as tender an inter- 
courfe with them as the bolts and bars between us would 
admit of. Myfelf, and two other gentlemen belonging to 
the fleet, Angled out three of thofe who appeared to be the 
moft free and lively, to whom we attached ourfelves during 
our ftay, making them fuch prefents as we thought would 
prove moft acceptable, and receiving more valuable ones in 
return. Thefe little attentions were viewed by them in fo 
favourable a light, that when we took a laft farewel they 
gave us many evident proofs of their concern and regret. 
Indeed every circumftance while we continued at this 
charming place (except there being no inns or cofFee-houfes, 
where a ftranger could refrefh himfelf, or be accommodated 
when he chofe to ftay a night or two on fhore) confpired to 
make us pleafed and delighted with it ; and I can truly 
fay, that I left it with reludance, which I believe was the 
cafe with many of my companions. 
September 3d. The commodore fent Mr. Moreton, the 
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