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fishing. Their nets were formed like a bag, having a border of two 
small wands, which they held on each hand, to open the bag. The 
fish they caught were small white ones, which are usually carried 
to the market fried in butter, and sold at two cowries a-piece. 
At 3 I entered Soccatoo, and took possession of the same house 
I formerly inhabited ; the Gadado having sent a messenger before 
me, to make every thing ready for my reception, and to provide for 
all my wants. 
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