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and I saw Inaw being ordered to be rung that every preparation was made for departure. Feeling that they were in earnest and that I should be carried away with the vessel, I told Mr Perceval that as he would not come to any agreement I should have to call force to my aid and to prevent the steamer leaving. I went down to the ladder and ordered the Bailiff to tell the Superintendent of Police that I wanted his assistance.
Immediately the Officers of the steamer saw this they ordered the ladder to be hoisted up. The few visitors who were remaining went on board.
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