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been sure that Cheri would have always
remained with her. This resolution having been
taken, they thought of nothing else, but
preparing for their embarkation; for having
been found upon the sea, they had some hope
it would enlighten them on the matter they
were so anxious about. They had a horse for
each of them put on board their little vessel,

and after combing their heads till they were
sore in order to leave as many jewels as they
could to Corsine, they begged her to give
them in return the strings of diamonds that
were in their cradle. She went to fetch them
from her cabinet, where she had kept them
very carefully, and she fastened them all upon

Belle-Etoile's dress, whom she embraced
incessantly bathing her face with her tears.
Never was there so sad a separation; the
Corsair and his wife thought it would kill
them. Their grief did not arise from interested
motives, for they had amassed so much
treasure, that they did not wish for any more.
Petit-Soleil, Heureux, Cheri, and Belle-Etoile,
went on board the vessel. The Corsair had had

one built for the voyage, and fitted up very
magnificently; the mast was of ebony and
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