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 Their joy was unfeigned and cordial; confidence and even respect was marked in their looks; one squeezed my hand, the other clapt me on the shoulder, in a confidential manner; all seemed sincerely rejoiced at seeing me, and the scene was not unlike the meeting again of an old beloved acquaintance."

"My arrival had interrupted their dinner, they retook their seats and pressed me to partake of their inviting meal, which consisted of venison of all kind and stewed fruits. The goblet filled with delicious wine wandered from hand to hand, and spread merriment and joviality around; plenty and concord seemed to reign in that little society, and every one strove to manifest his joy at my presence."

"I was seated between two females which was the place of honor at table, and having expected to meet with the refuse of their sex, how great was my astonishment