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was stanched, and the lad suffered but little 
pain. Every person was anxious to render 
assistance ; the greater part of the male in- 
habitants remained at night, to be ready at 
a moment's warning to do anything that 
might be required. Towards midnight he 
fell asleep; and so ends this melancholy day. 
" 21st. About daylight the wounded lad 
awoke, very much refreshed; he does not 
complain much, and has but little fever. The 
men and grown lads have formed themselves 
into three watches, to attend his wants, both 
day and night. It is most gratifying to his 
parents to see the esteem in which their son 
is held. 
" 22d. Reuben Nobbs is free from pain, 
but there is a considerable accession of fever; 
it does not appear that either the thigh or hip- 
bone is injured, as he can move his leg with- 
out much difficulty or pain. From the great 
length of the internal wound, it is difficult to 
ascertain whether any of the wadding remains 
where the ball must have passed through. 
" 2Qth. This morning a ship was reported; 
everybody appeared rejoiced, hoping to get 
some necessaries for their wounded friend. 
