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R. Walton

I am not imperatively occupied by my duties, to record, as nearly
as possible in his own words, what he has related during the day.
If I should be engaged, I will at least make notes. This manuscript
will doubtless afford you the greatest pleasure; but to me, who
know him, and who hear it from his own lips — with what interest
and sympathy shall I read it in some future day! Even now, as I
commence my task, his full — toned voice swells in my ears; his
lustrous eyes dwell on me with all their melancholy sweetness; I
see his thin hand raised in animation, while the lineaments of his
face are irradiated by the soul within.
Strange and harrowing must be his story, frightful the storm which
embraced the gallant vessel on its course and wrecked it — thus!