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The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898

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When they reached their boats, as they feared some danger, they began a return to the fleet, steering directly toward the place where they had left it; they caught sight of it not long afterward, past a point in sight of the city of Manila.

Taking their course toward the fleet, they came to the flagship, in which was the pirate Limahon.

They related to him the affair in all its details, and how, on account of the contrary winds, they had been unable to reach land in the time set by him, and which they wished.

Therefore they had not completed the undertaking and had deferred it, because of his absence, until a better opportunity.

He consoled them, and thanked them for what they had done until then.


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