Victory: An Island TaleA story of rescue and violent tragedy set in the Malayan archipelago, 'Victory' combines high adventure with sensitive portrayal of three drifters. |
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Page 112
... Colombia , you know . Ever been in Colombia ? " " No , " said Schomberg , very much surprised . " An alligator - hunter ? Funny trade ! Are you coming from Colombia , then ? " " Yes , but I have been coming for a long time . I come from ...
... Colombia , you know . Ever been in Colombia ? " " No , " said Schomberg , very much surprised . " An alligator - hunter ? Funny trade ! Are you coming from Colombia , then ? " " Yes , but I have been coming for a long time . I come from ...
Page 116
... Colombia , Peter , Pedro - I don't know that he ever had any other name . Pedro , alligator - hunter . Oh , yes - I'll pay his board with the half - caste . Can't help myself . He's so confoundedly devoted to me that if I were to give ...
... Colombia , Peter , Pedro - I don't know that he ever had any other name . Pedro , alligator - hunter . Oh , yes - I'll pay his board with the half - caste . Can't help myself . He's so confoundedly devoted to me that if I were to give ...
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