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Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas

CHAPTER XXXVIII
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Some went so far as to laud the Julia to the skies as the best and fastest of ships.

Jermin too, as a good fellow, and a sailor every inch, came in for his share of praise; and as for the captain--quiet man, he would never trouble anyone.

In short, every inducement we could think of was presented; and Plash Jack ended by assuring the beachcombers solemnly that, now we were all well and hearty, nothing but a regard to principle prevented us from returning on board ourselves.
The result was that a new crew was finally obtained, together with a steady New Englander for second mate, and three good whalemen for harpooners.

In part, what was wanting for the ship's larder was also supplied; and as far as could be done in a place like Tahiti, the damages the vessel had sustained were repaired.

As for the Mowree, the authorities refusing to let him be put ashore, he was carried to sea in irons, down in the hold.


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