It was quite obriyns when the reseus was attempted, that embarkation at this point of the Island would be attended with some risk and much discomfort, and that by far the more suitable spot was Perim Harbour, which lies to the South of the Island. 'So x pilgrimage was organised to that place, and the whole company reached Perim Harbour and were cheered by the good news that the P. & O, Carthage had already arrived from Aden, having made avery quick ran. She had' only received the news early on Friday morning, but steam was got up ab once, and" she reached Perim at 1.15 p.m, the same day. Te was a most fortunate circumstance that a ship belonging to the Company was so accessible, as Perim would have been Areary nnd desolate spot for a prolonged stay, and right lad were the passengers to once more find themselves on board ship.
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