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The Queen’s Cup

CHAPTER 14
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She was at one time an English yacht.

If she called here, I wish to know whether she sailed east or west, and if possible to obtain an idea as to her destination." "There was such a vessel here, senor, for I noticed her myself.

She only remained a few hours, while her boats took off water and vegetables.

I happened to notice her, for having nothing to do I was down at the quays, and the boatmen were talking about her, she being a craft such as is seldom seen now.

Some of the old men said that she reminded them of the privateers in the great war.


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