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The ''Georgiana, " a fast, fine vessel, was made a ten- der, and the command of her was given to Lieutenant Downes, the other ships being placed in' the charge of the older midshipmen. The "Essex" now returned to the Galapagos. Here it was found that vessels had visited the island during her absence, and the " Georgiana " was sent out under Lieutenant Downes to look for them. The other prizes were refitted, and after a stay of 228 THE BOYS OF 1812. several days the commodore, as we may call him... now that he had a squadron to command, got under way again with all his consorts, leaving instructions for Lieutenant Downes in a bottle, which according to a previous agreement was buried at the foot of the tree that marked the post-office. After a week's cruising, in which all the vessels -were spread out so as to cover as much ground as possible, one of them sighted a strange sail, and the " Essex " started in chase. In a short time it fell cairn, and the boats were got out, with the intention of coming near enough to the stranger to keep her in sight all night, but not to attack her unless it could be done by surprise.
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