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Page 135
... COCKswain cast a cool glance at the crests of foam that were breaking over the tops of the billows within a few yards of where their boat was riding , and called aloud to his men- " Pull a stroke or two ; away with her into dark water ...
... COCKswain cast a cool glance at the crests of foam that were breaking over the tops of the billows within a few yards of where their boat was riding , and called aloud to his men- " Pull a stroke or two ; away with her into dark water ...
Page 136
... cockswain , with undisturbed composure ; " here is his spout , not half a mile to seaward ; the easterly gale has driven the creater to leeward , and he begins to find himself in shoal water . He's been sleeping , while he should have ...
... cockswain , with undisturbed composure ; " here is his spout , not half a mile to seaward ; the easterly gale has driven the creater to leeward , and he begins to find himself in shoal water . He's been sleeping , while he should have ...
Page 137
... cockswain ; " there is something nateral in the sight of a tub to my old eyes . " Barnstable looked at his watch , and again at the cliffs , when he exclaimed in joyous tones- " Give strong way , my hearties ! There seems nothing better ...
... cockswain ; " there is something nateral in the sight of a tub to my old eyes . " Barnstable looked at his watch , and again at the cliffs , when he exclaimed in joyous tones- " Give strong way , my hearties ! There seems nothing better ...
Page 138
... cock- swain , whose eye was gradually brightening with the ex- citement of the sport ; " he'll soon run his nose ... cockswain poised his harpoon with much precision , and then darted it from him with a violence that buried the iren ...
... cock- swain , whose eye was gradually brightening with the ex- citement of the sport ; " he'll soon run his nose ... cockswain poised his harpoon with much precision , and then darted it from him with a violence that buried the iren ...
Page 139
... cockswain ; " you know they need the air in their nostrils when they run , the same as a man ; but lay hold boys , and let us haul up to him . " The seamen now seized their whale - line , and slowly drew their boat to within a few feet ...
... cockswain ; " you know they need the air in their nostrils when they run , the same as a man ; but lay hold boys , and let us haul up to him . " The seamen now seized their whale - line , and slowly drew their boat to within a few feet ...
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Page 166 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping.
Page 165 - Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action ; and, bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
Page 166 - Having defended the standard of liberty in this new world ; having taught a lesson useful to those who inflict, and to those who feel oppression, you retire from the great theatre of action, with the blessings of your fellowcitizens ; but the glory of your virtues will not terminate with your military command, it will continue to animate remotest ages.
Page 164 - Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States, of becoming a respectable nation, I resign with satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence — a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task ; which however was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme power of the unioa and the patronage of Heaven.
Page 29 - THE pilgrim fathers — where are they? The waves that brought them o'er Still roll in the bay, and throw their spray As they break along the shore...
Page 165 - While I repeat my obligations to the army in general, I should do injustice to my own feelings not to acknowledge in this place, the peculiar services and distinguished merits of the gentlemen who have been attached to my person during the war.
Page 165 - Called upon by your country to defend its invaded rights, you accepted the sacred charge, before it had formed alliances, and whilst it was without funds or a government to support you. You have conducted the great military contest with wisdom and fortitude, invariably regarding the rights of the civil power through all disasters and changes.
Page 93 - In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality; that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both.
Page 154 - Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do,' — the voice of the preacher, which had all along faltered, grew fainter and fainter, until, his utterance being entirely obstructed by the force of his feelings, he raised his handkerchief to his eyes, and burst into a loud and irrepressible flood of grief. The effect is inconceivable.
Page 92 - Remember that credit is money. If a man lets his money lie in my hands after it is due, he gives me the interest, or so much as I can make of it during that time. This amounts to a considerable sum where a man has good and large credit, and makes good use of it.