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• He arrived, however, at the conclusion that the dhow was a lawful prize, and to prevent the risk of her ever carrying more slaves, he issued an order that she should immediately be set on fire. —  The Three Commanders
• Those who reached the coast alive were packed in the hold of a slave-dhow, and, after enduring untold miseries upon the voyage, were sold in the market of Zanzibar. —  Chatterbox, 1906
• Harold next said "Boat--dhow," and pointed towards the creek, which remark and sign were received as before Good," he continued, slapping himself on the chest, and pointing to his companion, "_I go to Zanzibar, he goes, she goes," (pointing to the girl), "_you go, and Yoosoof goes--all in the dhow together to Zanzibar--to-night--when moon goes down. —  Black Ivory
• The man, wading on shore, ran off along the sand; the dhow was almost abreast of the island; at length Ned, to his relief, saw his companions approaching in the distance He got the sail ready, so that it might be hoisted the moment the party were on board. —  Ned Garth Made Prisoner in Africa. A Tale of the Slave Trade
• As it was evident that the dhow was a lawful trader, Rhymer apologised to the captain, and stepping into his boat pulled for the shore, while the dhow sailed on her course. —  Ned Garth Made Prisoner in Africa. A Tale of the Slave Trade

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