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tree, that Cuddum tree grew nigh a ditch. When my Husband came nigh the Tree Mr. Smith came from behind the Tree and seized him, I made a sign with my hand to Chumroo to come go another way, but he had not time to avail himself of it, before Mr. Smith sprung out from behind the Tree and seized Chumroo by the Cummer Dootee which went round his Waist. Chumroo to prevent his Cloth being
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