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To the Chief’s reasons and rough words replieth that Idol-worshipper, he must command to bring near shore the Fleet that distant lieth so mote it easier be to board and land:

“Of foe or thief the tactick it implieth when in far offing thus the vessels stand,” quoth he, “for ne’er shall true and trusty friend from those he loveth danger apprehend.”

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