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see her safe over the reef. This being done, lie sat for some time
pensive and melancholy, till at length recollecting himself, he
ordered his canoe to prepare for returning. Captain Wilson and
his officers were now to take leave of this amiable general; but at
the moment of separation he was so much affected, that he was
unable to speak ; hut taking them by the hand he pointed to his
own hreast, saying, ci It is here 1 feel the pain of bidding you
farewell.” Hia emotions were now so sorrowfully tender, that
it melted every one present. He particularly addressed Lee Boo,
and was proceeding to give him advice, but finding he could not
proceed, he dropped into his canoe, turn trig his eyes up to take a

last affectionate look, and then departed. Tims having: parted
from ail their friends at Pelew, the captain and crew steered their
course to Chioa, with tolerable weather. At finst, the motion of