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Among Malay Pirates

CHAPTER II
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Tomollow nightee come again--bringee more food." And without another word went off at a rapid pace.
Jack moistened his lips with the tea, and then turned to his companion.
Percy had not spoken a word since he had been released from the cage, and had been insensible during the greater part of his journey.

Jack poured some cold tea between his lips.
"Cheer up, Percy, old boy, we are free now, and with luck and that good fellow's help we will work our way down to Canton yet." "I shall never get down there; you may," Percy said feebly.
"Oh, nonsense, you will pick up strength like a steam engine now.

Here, let me prop you against this tree.

That's better.

Now drink a drop of this tea; it's like nectar after that filthy water we have been drinking.


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