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acquainted with this, he sent on hoard laTge quantities of yams,
cocoa-mits, sweetmeats, and other things: and many of the
natives brought a profusion of presents in their canoes, which
lay alongside the Oroolong. When as many of these presents
were put on hoard the vessel as could conveniently be stowed,
and everything quite ready for sea, tbe boat was sent to bring
the captain on board, he being at this time on shore: and the
king now signified that he and his son would presently come on
board in Ins canoe. Then the captain, for the last time, taking
Blanchard by the hand, retired (with the men who were on
shore) into one of the temporary houses which they had erected,
and earnestly besought him to impress on his mind the good
advice ho had before given him relative to his religious duty,
and in conclusion, made all the seamen present kneel down with
him, and unite with him in returning thanks and praise to the
Almighty, who had so wonderfully preserved them, and gra­
ciously supported their spirits through the severest toils and dan­
gers unto the present time, when they hoped the means of their
final deliverance was at hand. Abba Thulle and his chiefs
being near the door, saw this act of devotion, and understanding
the meaning of it, kept a profound silence. The captain now
went on board, and was soon followed by the king and Lee Boo,
and such rupacks as were attending. On board, he presented his
son to Mr. Sharp, the surgeon, who had before attracted his par­
ticular attention in curing diseases, and had gained his esteem.
He therefore enjoined Lee Boo to look on him as ills particular
friend, or sucalic, and entreated Mr. Sharp to take him under
his immediate care till they arrived at China : after this, the
prince attached himself closely to him, and attended him wherever
ho went, to any part of the ship. Blanchard had, according to
his promise, assisted them in fitting out the vessel to the last
moment, and now took his leave of them, wishing them a pros*