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into the sea, with great cannon upon it,
and high walls. It is a curious place.

‘“When they had anchored, the captain
informed Mr. John that he should not sail
till next morning, and if he wished he ‘could
go ashore with him.

“Mr. John said he should like to go very
much ; so the captain called Jack, and told
him to go and get three good oarsmen to
pull him and Mr. John ashore.

“*¢ Yes, sir, I will,’ said Jack.

«That is one of the best sailors I have
got aboard,’ said the captain.

‘““¢ Hie looks like a fine fellow,’ said Mr.
John; and he watched him as he lowered
the boat and brought it alongside. Mr. John
and the captain stepped on board, and the
sailors rowed them ashore. 'They landed at
a curious landing-place, whick led under a
great arch in the wall. The mouths of
great cannon were pointing at them from all
the walls around. The captain then told
Jack to row back to the ship, and to come
ashore for them the next morning at eight
o’clock.

“Yes, sir,’ said Jack, touching his hat to
the captain ; ‘I will be here, sir.’