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The curé of the ancient church of Dunkirk rose at five o'clock on the / 12th of May, 18-, to perform, according to his custom, low mass for the / benefit of a few pious sinners.
Attired in his priestly robes, he was about to proceed to the altar, / when a man entered the sacristy, at once joyous and frightened. He was / a sailor of some sixty years, but still vigorous and sturdy, with, an / open, honest countenance.