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The ship s boats rowed in, filled with the officers of the frigate. The Comandante and the Padre President with great 144 A FLOWER OF MONTEREY dignity greeted them as they stepped on dry land. " Tis a sight to cheer the heart, for merriment and a feast will follow the landing, " breathed a bystander to his neighbor. " Si, friend, what you have said is the truth, but I could wish our Governor were here. " The throng crowded closer. A tall, angular, and sea-bronzed Englishman was the first to dro...p on his knees before the white-haired priest and kiss his hand. Then, getting to his feet, he saluted the Comandante. " Our hearts are overflowing with thanksgiving for this welcome, friends, " he said. " May time soon bring a lasting peace between England and Spain. " " God grant that blessing. In our welcome, Senor Vancouver, is our joy expressed. " The Padre President s pleasure shone in his countenance. " Nay, friend Padre, the joy is ours to have returned to your land. In all our travels have we received no such hospitality as the Spaniards give ; on all the globe can be found no such coun try for bounty and delight !
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