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CHAPTER VI. 
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AMBOINA A CRUSHING DISAPPOINTMENT— THE CAPTAIN OF 
THE CHINESE PASO A I’EACE CELEBRATION AMBGINESE 
CHRISTIANS. 
Am bo in a, 12 th May. 
Suppose you were to undertake a long journey 
with some special and laudable object, and were 
furnished with hearty recommendations to the 
lord of the place of your destination, who alone 
could further your work ; suppose yourself 
landed there, and seated with high hope in 
the gentleman's presence, talking of all sorts 
of subjects, hearing of the capabilities of the 
land and of his excellent opportunities of ac- 
quainting himself therewith, while he shows 
you the treasures he has collected. You have 
presented your introductions, you expect that 
in time conversation will turn to your errand, 
and that the aid you looked for will he readily 
volunteered. 
But supposing it is not, what would you do ? 
