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half a mile of the reef, we lowered our sails, and manning 
the oars, rowed round the northern point of the island. 
By eight o’clock on the 5th of May, we entered Fare 
harbour, and on our landing had the happiness to find 
our families and friends well. It was the Sabbath, and we 
repaired with gratitude to the house of God, to render 
our acknowledgments for preservation. 
