The Old CommodoreRoutledge, Warne, and Routledge, 1863 - 311 pages |
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... length , when the cat was fairly off , and the man of much pain had found the use of his tongue , he exploded with that dreadful monosyllable with which I have begun , and with which I now finish this chapter- " Zounds ! " CHAPTER II ...
... length , when the cat was fairly off , and the man of much pain had found the use of his tongue , he exploded with that dreadful monosyllable with which I have begun , and with which I now finish this chapter- " Zounds ! " CHAPTER II ...
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... length , either through shame of the act , or love for the person who reprobated it so earnestly , she desisted from her amusement , and , placing her arm affectionately within his , walked up to the mansion , attentively listening to ...
... length , either through shame of the act , or love for the person who reprobated it so earnestly , she desisted from her amusement , and , placing her arm affectionately within his , walked up to the mansion , attentively listening to ...
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... length a violent shivering manifested itself over her whole frame , as she uttered wildly , " Mercy , mercy , Lord God ! Cause me to die . O take me to him . " But a hand was laid heavily on her shoulder , and an old familiar voice ...
... length a violent shivering manifested itself over her whole frame , as she uttered wildly , " Mercy , mercy , Lord God ! Cause me to die . O take me to him . " But a hand was laid heavily on her shoulder , and an old familiar voice ...
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... length gave vent to his feelings by exclaiming , " A handsome group , sister Astell , by Jove ! What a fine figure - head we should make for the Victory . " " Yes , " said Lady Astell , " the centre figure is certainly strik- ing . " 66 ...
... length gave vent to his feelings by exclaiming , " A handsome group , sister Astell , by Jove ! What a fine figure - head we should make for the Victory . " " Yes , " said Lady Astell , " the centre figure is certainly strik- ing . " 66 ...
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... length turned upon his nephew , abruptly exclaiming , " See , sir , what your d - d Greek has done . " " The mis - quotation was from your own mouth , " said Mr. Under- down , looking up from his book . " 66 Pray , sir , " said the ...
... length turned upon his nephew , abruptly exclaiming , " See , sir , what your d - d Greek has done . " " The mis - quotation was from your own mouth , " said Mr. Under- down , looking up from his book . " 66 Pray , sir , " said the ...
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