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 bloom to the cheeks which, perhaps, contributed in no small degree to the success of their project.

There is something in the sight of a petticoat at sea that never fails to put a man into a good humour, provided he be rightly constructed. When they got on board the Humming-bird, they were received by the captain, and handed down into the cabin, where some refreshments were immediately prepared for them, and every kind attention shewn which their sex and beauty could demand. The captain was one of the best-natured fellows that ever lived, with a pair of little sparkling black eyes, that laughed in your face.

"And pray, young ladies," said he, "what may have procured me the honour of this visit?"

"It was to beg a favour of your honour,' said Judy.

"And his honour will grant it, too," said Maria; " for I like the look of him."