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 returned, and unpacked his maps and books in the parlour of the inn.

Really, Captain, I find so many objects of attraction in this neighbourhood, that I would gladly postpone our purpose.

Undoubtedly, this neighbourhood has many attractions; but there is something very inviting in the scheme you laid down.

No doubt, there is something very tempting in the route of Giraldus de Barri. But there are better things in this vicinity even than that. To tell you the truth, Captain, I have fallen in love.

What! while I have been away?