We carried away as much as we could and escaped. (S

4. When we asked them why they did not burden themselves with

anything ; (8, 23.)

5. They replied that they had all their own with them. (8, 25. )

6. W'hy were so many of the shipwrecked people drowned? (8, 27.)

7. When we landed we were robbed by a gang {bande, f.) of thieves.

8. We shall take pleasure in receiving ' such a distinguished guest '

( = a guest \Iu>te, m.] so distinguished \distingué'\). (8, 33.)