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LETTERS FROM 
their eyes, and they had crowns of thorns on 
their heads. They were escorted by sol¬ 
diers and a band of music. 
The captain of our vessel has called to 
say that he intends to sail to-morrow, though 
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the wind is not veiy favourable, but the 
weather appears settled and fine, and we 
hope for prosperous gales. 
