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passengers, a late Major in the British Auxiliary Legion 
of Spain, who had taken to deal in anything that was 
profitable. As, however, I had partners in my ven- 
ture, I was obliged to decline the honour of selling 
the Major a bargain until I had consulted them. 
I must now again look back to the leading events 
which had occurred since my departure. 
