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The ansas intelligible enough

"I a these Indians five

years When their attack failed, I thought there was a chance of

escape For pity's sake, señor, help me instantly, or I shall die froone?" asked Christobal

"Yes They thought to surprise you When they coht, as they are afraid of the dark But be quick, I i the man's appeal A rope ladder was lowered,

and a Chilean sailor went down in obedience to the captain's order,

though he disliked the job, and crossed hiitive's armpits, and, with aid froave proof of his

wretched state by proh of "Madre

de Dios!"

His only garh trousers of

untanned guanaco hide The white skin of his breast and legs, though

darkened by exposure, showed that he had told the truth as to his

descent, notwithstanding the arease, stood out all around his head, and the

same oily composition had been used to blacken his forehead, neck, and

hands

Some brandy and hot water, combined with the warmth of the saloon, soon

revived hierness of afrom starvation; but he could not endure the heated