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THE NAVAL OFFICER.

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wide awake to all my wiles, saw me on board; and then flattering himself that I was in safe custody, took his leave and returned to the shore. I very soon found that I was under an embargo, and was not on any account to be allowed leave of absence.

This was pretty nearly what I expected; but I had my own resources. I had now learned to laugh at trifles, and I cared little about this decided step which his prudence induced him to take.


END OF VOL. 1.


LONDON:
SHACKELL AND BAYLIS, JOHNSON'S-COURT, FLEET-STREET.

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