Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770.

CHAPTER IX.

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The Caravan regains the Shore--A Sail is discovered--It brings Assistance to the Caravan--Great Generosity of an Englishman--Continuation of their Journey--Extraordinary Heat--They Kill a Bullock--Repast of the Caravan--At last they discover the River Senegal--Joy of the Unfortunate--M. Picard receives Assistance from some Old Friends at Senegal--Hospitality of the Inhabitants of the Island of St Louis towards every Person of the Caravan 83