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“And, saved Velloso from such imm’inent fate, fast to the Squadron both the boats retirèd, seeing the rude intent and ugly hate of brutes by bestial rage and malice firèd; from whom no better tidings could we ’wait anent that India-land, the dear-desirèd, save it lay far, far, far, the fellows said:—
Once more the canvas to the breeze I spread.