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THE ISLAND OF CEYLON. 
amongst them, according to the parts they were to act in 
procuring it: but the mock thief who had been punished and 
turned off from his employment on account of his share in 
the transaction, thought himself also entitled to a greater share 
in the profits than the rest were willing to allow him; and 
his claims not being admitted, he discovered the affair to the 
boat-owner. Upon this, application was instantly made to the 
officer commanding here, when the whole set were severely 
punished ; and the pearl, being at length traced out, was re- 
stored to the proprietor. 
