10. Should any vessel of the fleet lose her course, and fall in with another of the fleet, the signal shall be to hoist and lower topsails three times; and the other vessel shall do the same for recognition.

11. You must not permit any gambling in the ship, with cards or dice, by reason of the numerous quarrels usually resulting from that practice.

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12. You must take the greatest care to save the provisions, following your own discretion in this matter till you receive another order for your guidance.

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13. Finally, in order that you may be better able to keep company, you shall see a light at the admiral’s stern once or twice.

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RICHARDS, PRINTER, 100, ST. MARTIN’S LANE.

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