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 to relinquish the heart-felt satisfaction I had anticipated, in being the deliverer of those very friends who had assisted me in my escape from the citadel of Valenciennes. Happily, however, they did not suffer from my absence, for the same night, my place was supplied by Lieutenant Edger, of the Theseus, who, although a stranger to the parties, nobly volunteered his services on the occasion. He being made acquainted with my plans, proceeded to the same spot; about ten P. M. the private signal was made, he pulled in, in an instant the fugitives rushed into the boat, and shortly after were happily restored to their families and friends.

FINIS.

J. Unwin, Printer, White Lion Court, Cornhill.