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... holes to it , and con- trived so that the lower division of the vessel should communicate , by a tube , with a large tin can , which stood in the boatswain's berth : below the level of the kennel . The conse- quence 10 LIFE IN THE RANKS .
... holes to it , and con- trived so that the lower division of the vessel should communicate , by a tube , with a large tin can , which stood in the boatswain's berth : below the level of the kennel . The conse- quence 10 LIFE IN THE RANKS .
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... stood . He called her into his study , and reasoned with her mildly , but firmly , on the subject . " You must be convinced , my dear Ellen , ” he observed , " that in what I am about to say to you , I have no object but your own ...
... stood . He called her into his study , and reasoned with her mildly , but firmly , on the subject . " You must be convinced , my dear Ellen , ” he observed , " that in what I am about to say to you , I have no object but your own ...
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... stood before her . She burst into tears , and burying her face in her hands remained for some minutes silent . At length mastering her agitation , she beckoned to her husband to take a place be- side her . " Edward , " she said , " come ...
... stood before her . She burst into tears , and burying her face in her hands remained for some minutes silent . At length mastering her agitation , she beckoned to her husband to take a place be- side her . " Edward , " she said , " come ...
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... stood in a most equivocal position , and he well knew that if he went farther than to remonstrate with her ( which , with this silly woman , was totally useless ) she would not hesitate to denounce him to the authorities for the ...
... stood in a most equivocal position , and he well knew that if he went farther than to remonstrate with her ( which , with this silly woman , was totally useless ) she would not hesitate to denounce him to the authorities for the ...
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... stood towards Captain Benham , whom she flatteringly described as a jealous old brute , and stated that she could not better testify the generous disinterestedness of her regard for him than to assure him that she would offer no very ...
... stood towards Captain Benham , whom she flatteringly described as a jealous old brute , and stated that she could not better testify the generous disinterestedness of her regard for him than to assure him that she would offer no very ...
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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...