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... heard and read so many marvellous stories about the rapacity of the shark , that I felt somewhat desirous of an opportunity of judging of the truth of the yarns with which the sailors entertained us - gaping landsmen .. My curiosity was ...
... heard and read so many marvellous stories about the rapacity of the shark , that I felt somewhat desirous of an opportunity of judging of the truth of the yarns with which the sailors entertained us - gaping landsmen .. My curiosity was ...
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... heard his defence . Puzzled , but not satisfied , that the dog had been fairly dealt with , he resolved to see the water given to him himself , and to wait while he was drink- ing it . Repairing to the kennel , followed by Paddy ...
... heard his defence . Puzzled , but not satisfied , that the dog had been fairly dealt with , he resolved to see the water given to him himself , and to wait while he was drink- ing it . Repairing to the kennel , followed by Paddy ...
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... heard to utter no complaint or reply to the indignant comments made on his conduct by the women around her , but her countenance betrayed the internal anguish that she suffered , and it was evident that her heart was broken . She was ...
... heard to utter no complaint or reply to the indignant comments made on his conduct by the women around her , but her countenance betrayed the internal anguish that she suffered , and it was evident that her heart was broken . She was ...
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... heard of the famous triangular duel of Captain Marryatt . Now , though the affair I am about to relate cannot lay claim to as much singularity , its truth can be corrobo- rated by stronger contemporary evidence than the witty novelist ...
... heard of the famous triangular duel of Captain Marryatt . Now , though the affair I am about to relate cannot lay claim to as much singularity , its truth can be corrobo- rated by stronger contemporary evidence than the witty novelist ...
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... heard , except the moaning noise made by the main mast as it strained under the weight of its heavy sail . " Are you ready , " cried the seconds ap- pointed to give the word . " Ready , " replied both the principals . " Fire . " A ...
... heard , except the moaning noise made by the main mast as it strained under the weight of its heavy sail . " Are you ready , " cried the seconds ap- pointed to give the word . " Ready , " replied both the principals . " Fire . " A ...
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Life in the Ranks: The Experiences of a British Cavalryman in Early 19th ... William Taylor No preview available - 2012 |
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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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Page 126 - Some men convert the infliction into a source of amusement, by the discordance of their remarks with the pain they are obviously enduring. " An Irish dragoon who was brought to the triangles, not only bore the lash without wincing, but between each round administered by successive operators, was ready with some absurd remark, which converted the whole scene into a farce rather than an example, neither officers nor men being able to preserve their gravity. Amongst other things he had the assurance...