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by a single narrow plank, with no hand rail. Probably I could get across safely; but if not-well, a plunge bath would be very refreshing that warm day, but scarcely convenient. However, Mr. Roberts, the first officer, who was in charge of the day's outing, hearing of my dilemma, came and quickly running across the plank, gathered the fern-but was so badly stung by some nettle or insect that it necessitated a call on the ship's doctor, and for the rest of the cruise his bandaged hand was a constant reminder of his kindness and the sting which I had escaped. The fern was Dryopteris tetragona. (To be continued)
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