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waters; froled with the

song of the sailors Even the wagoners froons near the cene, could not resist the influence of the

beautiful May-day and the general hilarity; they collected near the gate

of the dock-yard, and entoned in their Ger so harmonious

and sweet, and yet so manly, that every other sound in their vicinity was

hushed

At this ate of the dock-yard, and

stopped near the Ger died

upon the air

A young irl richly attired,

alighted froe

Those immediately around, merchants as well as workmen, stepped

respectfully aside and saluted Mr Van de Werve, whilst glancing

adhter Soh to reach Mary's ears: "Ecco la bionda lia"