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siderable distance : again I was precipitated 
forward, and in a moment afterwards carried 
off' by the returning sea. At length a sud- 
den jirk, occasioned by the swell, strained 
both my arms, and I was compelled to quit 
the spar. At this instant, although a con- 
siderable distance from the beach, a wave 
that was proceeding rapidly towards the 
shore bore me along, and in a few moments 
cast me senseless on the sands. My people, 
who were on shore, observed my situation ; 
they ran down, and, snatching me from the 
danger of the coming waves, bore me to a 
place of security. I was insensible at this 
time, but soon revived, as they placed me 
near a fire, and used every means in their 
power for my recovery. 
The first subject of my inquiry, when 
my faculties returned, was of course the 
fate of my unfortunate crew; and I enjoyed 
the heartfelt pleasure of beholding them all 
around me, except those in the long-boat, 
and one man, who perished near the shore. 
I then addressed myself to the natives ; 
but on this occasion I laboured under the 
difficulty of not being understood. I knew 
