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224 bered that there was no need for such care—it mattered little if he fell and hurt himself now—but he moved down as cautiously as before.

The sea came right up to the face of the cliff. A few feet from the water Marcelius stopped. He took off his coat and vest; they might be of some use to another. Then clasping his hands, he prayed God receive his soul, for Jesus Christ's sake. Then he leaped.