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Rh of our isolation. That we, however, derive many advantages from our insular position, our new visitor himself is prepared to admit, for it would appear that the relations existing between the great nations in other parts of the world have not improved by long acquaintance, as they are prepared, on the slightest provocation, real or imagined, to plunder one another, and destroy human life in the most reckless manner. It would be superfluous to comment on the bravery of the man who has survived the dangers and difficulties involved in a journey to our territory. The very fact of his appearance in our midst is of itself sufficient proof that Captain Periwinkle is no ordinary mortal.’ The Journal Belambalee: ‘The citizens of Tehana will be glad to learn of the rapid approach of Captain Periwinkle towards convalescence. As he is the first human being from the great unknown regions, as far as we know, that ever set foot in Neuroomia, we need scarcely state that he is a most welcome visitor to our shores.’ The Journal Zenara: ‘Undoubtedly the greatest event of this summer is the meteorlike appearance in our midst of a real live member of our own species, from some remote, and to us unknown, part of this world. As Captain Periwinkle did not give timely