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D., you are so warm so fiery; we must deliberate, we must consult. You will give me until the day after to-morrow, and then we'll write you our final determination; in the meantime, send us a copy of your authority to act for Mr. Molinos Fitz-Roy." Of course I lost no time in getting the gentleman beggar to sign a proper letter.
Captain Fitz-Roy had trouble with everybody on board in turn, thus proving his impartiality; but when parting was nigh, tears came to his eyes as he embraced Darwin, and said, with prophetic yet broken words, "The 'Beagle's' voyage may be remembered more through you than me I hope it will be so!" And Darwin, too moved for speech, said nothing except through the pressure of his hand.
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