avigate vessels in the Mediterranean.
Previous to stern measures being taken by the Sultan, it was not at all
uncommon for his envoys to the native tribes--for the purpose of
obtaining the release of captives--to be received with derision. Often,
too, they were maltreated to such an extent that they were glad to
escape with their lives. Some of the neighboring tribes continually
endeavored to purchase captives for the pleasure of killing them, but it
is satisfactory to learn that no sales are recorded, as the anticipated
ransom was always largely in excess of the sums offered by the
bloodthirsty natives.

FOOTNOTES:

[28] From the _Nautical Magazine_.

[29] About twenty years ago.

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