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I remained on shore for a fortnight, during which the weather was fine, though a slight shower generally fell in the morning.
We had still a large supply of stores, both on shore and on board; but there was one article of food which we were consuming in much larger quantities than had been anticipated -- the necessary oatmeal -- and it was now found that but very little of it was left. It was, therefore, decided that I should sail to Bahia -- our nearest market-town -- with the yacht, and procure some more.