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... gave rise to doubts and apprehensions , that tor- mented her infinitely more than the fits of ill humour and drunken caprice , to which she was subjected when he was at home . She had The persuaded herself that the patient resignation ...
... gave rise to doubts and apprehensions , that tor- mented her infinitely more than the fits of ill humour and drunken caprice , to which she was subjected when he was at home . She had The persuaded herself that the patient resignation ...
Page 45
... from which she did not recover for some hours . A deep sigh at length gave token of returning conscious- ness , and she was soon able to speak to those about her . " I have had such sweet dreams , " she LIFE IN THE RANKS . 45.
... from which she did not recover for some hours . A deep sigh at length gave token of returning conscious- ness , and she was soon able to speak to those about her . " I have had such sweet dreams , " she LIFE IN THE RANKS . 45.
Page 84
... gave way at once before the grotesque appear- ance which the Scotchman cut . His clothes were hanging in tatters about him from the efforts he had made to free himself ; his pimpled face was swollen to more than its usually large ...
... gave way at once before the grotesque appear- ance which the Scotchman cut . His clothes were hanging in tatters about him from the efforts he had made to free himself ; his pimpled face was swollen to more than its usually large ...
Page 142
... gave you your price . Were it not for your grey hairs , I would teach you what it is to break faith with an honest man . " It seems to me , young gentleman ” sneer- ingly interposed Mc Donnell , who had evidently screwed up his courage ...
... gave you your price . Were it not for your grey hairs , I would teach you what it is to break faith with an honest man . " It seems to me , young gentleman ” sneer- ingly interposed Mc Donnell , who had evidently screwed up his courage ...
Page 149
... able to pro- cure a cup - full from the native boatmen , who gave it reluctantly enough , owing to repug- nance of caste . They invariably break the vessel which has once been touched by Euro- pean lips LIFE IN THE RANKS . 149.
... able to pro- cure a cup - full from the native boatmen , who gave it reluctantly enough , owing to repug- nance of caste . They invariably break the vessel which has once been touched by Euro- pean lips LIFE IN THE RANKS . 149.
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Page 299 - Most potent, grave, and reverend signiors, My very noble and approved good masters, — That I have ta'en away this old man's daughter, It is most true ; true, I have married her ; The very head and front of my offending Hath this extent, no more. Rude am I in my speech, And little bless'd with the set phrase of peace ; For since these arms of mine had seven years...
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