They could come in only with the tide which along with the ships brought back the filth it had taken seaward earlier in the day as the tide went out. To turn around they must nose the prow firmly against a muddy bank. swing the stern around. then back off and head back downstream. They did this time and again until nearly a million refugees had flooded into Saigon. and meanwhile uncounted thousands more fled over the border at the 17th parallel a little north of the old capital of Hue. On the way down they were given generous portions of sticky rice. Many. thinking it might be their last meal for days. hoarded it.
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