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? ? ? ? Once out of Black Michael's sight any of the men might strike them down, and still leave Black Michael's conscience clear.

? ? ? ? And even should they escape that fate was it not but to be faced with far graver dangers? Alone, he might hope to survive for years; for he was a strong, athletic man.

? ? ? ? But what of Alice, and that other little life so soon to be launched amidst the hardships and grave dangers of a primeval world?

? ? ? ? The man shuddered as he meditated upon the awful gravity, the fearful helplessness, of their situation. But it was a merciful Providence which prevented him from foreseeing the hideous reality which awaited them in the grim depths of that gloomy wood.

? ? ? ? Early next morning their numerous chests and boxes were hoisted on deck and lowered to waiting small boats for transportation to shore.

? ? ? ? There was a great quantity and variety of stuff, as the Claytons had expected a possible five to eight years' residence in their new home.


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