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He was to be strongly confirmed in that opinion before many hours
were past. Meanwhile their treatment at the hands of Don Miguel
was considerate and courteous. It confirmed the opinion,
contemptuously expressed to his lordship by Miss Bishop, that since
they were to be held to ransom they need not fear any violence or
hurt. A cabin was placed at the disposal of the lady and her
terrified woman, and another at Lord Julian's. They were given the
freedom of the ship, and bidden to dine at the Admiral's table; nor
were his further intentions regarding them mentioned, nor yet his
immediate destination.
The Milagrosa, with her consort the Hidalga rolling after her,
steered a south by westerly course, then veered to the southeast
round Cape Tiburon, and thereafter, standing well out to sea, with
the land no more than a cloudy outline to larboard, she headed
directly east, and so ran straight into the arms of Captain Blood,
who was making for the Windward Passage, as we know. That happened
early on the following morning.
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