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On the other hand, where no apparent risk can be shown, I have eudeavoured to point out to those concerned, and usually with success, that it is their duty to proceed; Otherwise they are liable to punishment..
Before acceding to the Master's request that your action in having impeded the progress of the ship should be taken into Court, I would ask you to consider well the points I have placed before you, and trust that you will take advantage of my willing- -ness and that of the Master that you should, at this stage, retur to your duty.
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