Cooper's Novels, Volume 9Stringer and Townsend, 1852 |
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... circumstance that they were all middle - aged men , with the exception of the mate , and all thorough - bred sea - dogs . Even Josh , the cabin - boy , as he was called , was an old , wrinkled , gray - headed negro , of near sixty . If ...
... circumstance that they were all middle - aged men , with the exception of the mate , and all thorough - bred sea - dogs . Even Josh , the cabin - boy , as he was called , was an old , wrinkled , gray - headed negro , of near sixty . If ...
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... circumstance that he now seemed anxious to get clear of the wharf , and that in a way which might have attracted notice in any suspicious and attentive obser- ver . It is possible that such a one was not very distant , and that Spike ...
... circumstance that he now seemed anxious to get clear of the wharf , and that in a way which might have attracted notice in any suspicious and attentive obser- ver . It is possible that such a one was not very distant , and that Spike ...
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... have lowered a boat and sent it to the wharf to bring Jack off , were it not for the gentleman who was so inquisitive about pilots . Under the circumstances , he determined to forego the advantages of Jack's presence , 24 JACK TIER ;
... have lowered a boat and sent it to the wharf to bring Jack off , were it not for the gentleman who was so inquisitive about pilots . Under the circumstances , he determined to forego the advantages of Jack's presence , 24 JACK TIER ;
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... circumstance alone would soon have put an end to the conversation , had not Spike's pausing to reflect brought about the same result , as mentioned . In the mean time , Mulford had got the canvas spread . Forward , the Swash showed all ...
... circumstance alone would soon have put an end to the conversation , had not Spike's pausing to reflect brought about the same result , as mentioned . In the mean time , Mulford had got the canvas spread . Forward , the Swash showed all ...
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... circumstance of Rose's making herself ridiculous giving him sudden pain , though he could have laughed at her aunt by the hour . He " Ah , my dear , that is on account of your youth and inex- perience - but you will learn better in time ...
... circumstance of Rose's making herself ridiculous giving him sudden pain , though he could have laughed at her aunt by the hour . He " Ah , my dear , that is on account of your youth and inex- perience - but you will learn better in time ...
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Page 3 - The night has been unruly : where we lay, Our chimneys were blown down : and, as they say, Lamentings heard i' the air ; strange screams of death: And, prophesying with accents terrible Of dire combustion and confused events, New hatch'd to the woeful time, The obscure bird clamour'd the live-long night : Some say the earth was feverous, and did shake.
Page 1 - Ay, now am I in Arden ; the more fool I : when I was at home, I was in a better place : but travellers must be content.
Page 63 - The western wave was all a-flame; The day was well nigh done! Almost upon the western wave Rested the broad bright Sun; When that strange shape drove suddenly Betwixt us and the Sun. And...
Page 188 - MAN hath a weary pilgrimage As through the world he wends, On every stage from youth to age Still discontent attends ; With heaviness he casts his eye Upon the road before, And still remembers with a sigh The days that are no more.
Page 185 - Don't grudge a poor morthal half a minute of lite, at the last moment," answered Biddy. " It's not long that I'll throuble ye, and so no more need be said.