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your way out upon that limb as far as you can. If you see anything
strange, let me know." By this time what little doubt I might have
entertained of my poor friend's insanity, was put finally at rest. I had
no alternative but to conclude him stricken with lunacy, and I became
seriously anxious about getting him home. While I was pondering upon
what was best to be done, Jupiter's voice was again heard.
"Mos feerd for to ventur pon dis limb berry far--tis dead limb putty
much all de way."
"Did you say it was a dead limb, Jupiter?" cried Legrand in a quavering
voice.
"Yes, massa, him dead as de door-nail--done up for sartain--done
departed dis here life."
"
What in the name heaven shall I do?" asked Legrand, seemingly in the
greatest distress. "Do!" said I, glad of an opportunity to interpose
a word, "why come home and go to bed. Come now!--that's a fine fellow.
It's getting late, and, besides, you remember your promise."
"
Jupiter," cried he, without heeding me in the least, "do you hear me?"
Yes, Massa Will, hear you ebber so plain."
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