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Bailey’s Island.—Turtle.—Whaling.—Ship “James Allen.”— Water-spouts.—A heavy Gale.—Monotony.—A Swimming Adventure.— Ship “Atkins Adams.”—Spanish Jack again.—Tow-line Tea.— Captain’s stump Speech.—A large Whale.—Bark “Antelope.”— Strange Incident.—Passage to the Group.—Pitt’s Island.—Bark “Smyrna.”—A rummy Set.—Ship “Susan.”—Fearful Tragedy.— Passage to Strong’s Island.—Ship “Atlantic.”—Ship “Charles W. Morgan.”—“At home” once more.—Rev. Mr. Snow.—Characteristic Meanness.—Rotumah Dance.—Feast and Dance.—Sickness of Mr. L.— Divine Service on Board.—New Zealand Native.—Farewell to Strong’s Island. 240