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“Tt was a case of necessity rather than boldness. I
had to have some one, so took what material I found on
hand.”

As a matter of course the young man was pleased at
being praised, as is almost any one, and he truly got
enough to satisfy the most avaricious in such matters
before they arrived at Macao.

Then there was sufficient work for both the officers to
prevent any further discussion regarding the adventures
on the coast, for the brig was loaded, and the shipping
agents had sent word that the crew would be on board
that evening, a pilot having already been engaged to take
. the little craft to sea.