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distinctly saw a ship standing for the 
land. The displeasure of the natives in¬ 
creased, they demanded to know where 
she came from, how many men she had 
in her, &c. I Was compelled to tell 
them that she was not coming to get 
me, and even pretended to be afraid of 
her approach, which pleased them much, 
as they appeared determined I should 
never leave them. At dusk she was so 
near the land, that I saw them shorten 
sail, and fondly anticipated the hour of 
my deliverance as not far distant. 
During the night, sleep was a stran¬ 
ger to me, and with the most anxious 
emotions did I anticipate a welcome re¬ 
ception on board, and above all, a hap¬ 
py and joyful landing on my native 
shore. In the morning, Ludjuan went 
with me to the beach, but alas ! no ship 
was in sight. She had vanished, apd 
with her had fled all my hopes of a 
speedy deliverance. The kind reader 
can perhaps form some idea of my dis¬ 
appointment. 
The natives continued to be kind to 
