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stuck too fast. the long boat was then got out, and a kedge (small anchor) dropped off the port quarter. after a lot of heaving, this, with the assistance of the sails, proved effective, and we found ourselves afloat again. but alas!
side, at which i sprang out of the standing rigging, and, clutching a loose rope, dropped down to the deck like a spider from its web when a wasp pays it a call. it was well for me that i did so, for i had hardly touched the deck before the mainmast went by the board, carrying with it the mizen mast...
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