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There were many land-birds, and they took one that was flying to the S.W. Terns,[107-3] ducks, and a booby were also seen Tuesday, 9th of October The course was S.W., and they made 5 leagues.— The Northmen, Columbus and Cabot, 985-1503
said Hochon to Madame Bridau; "the booby is the dupe of a scene which they have been keeping back for the last day of his visit.— The Two Brothers
There were many land-birds, and they took one that was flying to the S.W. Terns, [107-3] ducks, and a booby were also seen.— The Northmen, Columbus and Cabot, 985-1503
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