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Rama Indians—Departure from Bluefields—Canoe Voyage—Strange Companionship—The “Haulover”—Our first Encampment—Epicurean Episode—Night under the Tropics—Life on the Lagoons—Pearl Cay Lagoon—Climbing after Cocoa-Nuts—A Solitary Grave—Mangroves—Soldier Crabs—Roseate Spoonbill—River Wawashaan—Deserted Plantation—Sambo Settlement—“A King-Paper”—Extraordinary Reception—Captain Drummer—King’s House—Vanilla Plant—Philanthropy—A Dance—“Spoiled Head”—Fire-light Fishing—Night Scene 76