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他搬到捕获船,认为它可能被认为是一艘海盗因此合法的猎物,但他知道一个彻底的搜索将可能以启示。
He was moved to capture the skiff, arguing that it might be considered a ship and therefore legitimate prey for a pirate, but he knew a thorough search would be made for it and that might end in revelations.