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soldiers, we were surprised to see that a colony of Sand 
Martins had scooped out their holes in a sandy bank 
which formed the boundary of the parade, and though 
close to the walls of the city of Drontlieim, and not more 
than arm's reach from the ground, were enjoying undis¬ 
turbed and quiet possession of their homes. 
