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 "Yes, every day passes like the present,' the whole gang exclaimed."

"If therefore you think you can accustom yourself to our manner of life, then stay with us and be our captain: Do you consent to it, comrades?"

"An unanimous yes rent the air."

"My imagination was fired with wine and loose desires, my reason fettered, and my blood heated: Human society had banished me—and there I found brotherly affection, good living and honor. Whatever might have been my choice, I could not escape the hand of punishing justice; however, in a situation like that which was offered me, I could at least sell my life dear: Voluptuousness was my ruling passion, and I had 'till then always been treated with scorn and contempt by the other sex, but here I could expect to satisfy my