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 CHAPTER IX.

called at the island for turtle; and, having represented my case to the captain, he offered to take me on board, telling me at the same time that he was-going much farther to the southward, to relieve another cruizer, who would then return to England, and the captain of her would, no doubt, give me a passage home. I accordingly made hasty preparations for my departure; took leave of all my kind