The Old CommodoreRoutledge, Warne, and Routledge, 1863 - 311 pages |
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... manner - to say nothing of its being an invidious piracy from the commonplaces of the day ; for , does not every husband , when , conscious of much wine , he comes home late , and meets the scowling brow of the soother of his soul , and ...
... manner - to say nothing of its being an invidious piracy from the commonplaces of the day ; for , does not every husband , when , conscious of much wine , he comes home late , and meets the scowling brow of the soother of his soul , and ...
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... manner into a gentle swoon ; and the Commodore , dashing the pipe , with its burning contents , from his mouth , shivering into a hundred pieces along the table , stood belt upright , for a space , in speechless agony ; at length , when ...
... manner into a gentle swoon ; and the Commodore , dashing the pipe , with its burning contents , from his mouth , shivering into a hundred pieces along the table , stood belt upright , for a space , in speechless agony ; at length , when ...
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... manner of craft , Sir Hoct - ive - us , without ever being over and above cunning . " " I should think so ; but principally in what service ? " " In his Majesty's , God bless him ! " At this reply , the Commodore gently lifted his ...
... manner of craft , Sir Hoct - ive - us , without ever being over and above cunning . " " I should think so ; but principally in what service ? " " In his Majesty's , God bless him ! " At this reply , the Commodore gently lifted his ...
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... manner in which you caused them to be conveyed to me , that I am going to pay you for them . There are six guineas for you , my fine fellow , and much good may they do you . " " And I hope , " said the joyous Stubbs , knotting up the ...
... manner in which you caused them to be conveyed to me , that I am going to pay you for them . There are six guineas for you , my fine fellow , and much good may they do you . " " And I hope , " said the joyous Stubbs , knotting up the ...
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... manner as pious , as effective , and as solemn , as ever stoled clergy- man , or even mitred bishop , could have achieved . The chaplains of that time were never to be found encouraging the departing soul , strengthening the wavering ...
... manner as pious , as effective , and as solemn , as ever stoled clergy- man , or even mitred bishop , could have achieved . The chaplains of that time were never to be found encouraging the departing soul , strengthening the wavering ...
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