Walter Colyton: A Tale of 1688, Volume 2H. Colburn and R. Bentley, 1830 |
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Page 112
... Seagrave . " 66 Captain Seagrave ! Is he your friend ? " exclaimed the Countess in evident surprise , exchanging at the same time significant looks with Mrs. Morlay . " Our family became acquainted with him when he was quartered at ...
... Seagrave . " 66 Captain Seagrave ! Is he your friend ? " exclaimed the Countess in evident surprise , exchanging at the same time significant looks with Mrs. Morlay . " Our family became acquainted with him when he was quartered at ...
Page 119
... Seagrave's cautions as to the certainty of offending the minister by any declared opposi- tion to his wishes , was in some embarrassment what to say , when the peer continued with a more complacent look- " Surely you were not ...
... Seagrave's cautions as to the certainty of offending the minister by any declared opposi- tion to his wishes , was in some embarrassment what to say , when the peer continued with a more complacent look- " Surely you were not ...
Page 121
... then it is clear , palpable beyond all possibility of doubt ; -where is Seagrave ? I must see him in- stantly . You will oblige me , Captain Colyton , VOL . II . G by seeking him out at his lodgings , and dis- WALTER COLYTON . 121.
... then it is clear , palpable beyond all possibility of doubt ; -where is Seagrave ? I must see him in- stantly . You will oblige me , Captain Colyton , VOL . II . G by seeking him out at his lodgings , and dis- WALTER COLYTON . 121.
Page 123
... Seagrave instantly , and mention nothing of what you have seen or heard . I have much need of repose , but I must first see Seagrave . " He waved his hand impatiently ; Walter , obeying the signal , bowed , withdrew from the apartment ...
... Seagrave instantly , and mention nothing of what you have seen or heard . I have much need of repose , but I must first see Seagrave . " He waved his hand impatiently ; Walter , obeying the signal , bowed , withdrew from the apartment ...
Page 138
... Seagrave , who informed him that the corps to which he himself belonged was attached to the camp , but that through the in- fluence of his worthy patron , Lord Sunderland , he obtained leave of absence as often , and for as long periods ...
... Seagrave , who informed him that the corps to which he himself belonged was attached to the camp , but that through the in- fluence of his worthy patron , Lord Sunderland , he obtained leave of absence as often , and for as long periods ...
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