Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 221William Blackwood, 1927 - England |
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... ment until the termination of the ensuing engagement I was ignorant of what took place on deck , being on duty on the main deck ; but just as we were about to pass under the stern of the leading ship , the Renommée , they changed their ...
... ment until the termination of the ensuing engagement I was ignorant of what took place on deck , being on duty on the main deck ; but just as we were about to pass under the stern of the leading ship , the Renommée , they changed their ...
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... ment to our enterprise . We had to wait until the wind and tide had become jointly au- spicious , and then we sallied forth under cover of the dark- ness with a sheet for a sail , and began our excursion . After a nine miles ' walk we ...
... ment to our enterprise . We had to wait until the wind and tide had become jointly au- spicious , and then we sallied forth under cover of the dark- ness with a sheet for a sail , and began our excursion . After a nine miles ' walk we ...
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... ment rapidly filled to excess , all anxious to have a stare at that fine - looking man . When our nationality was re- vealed it seemed to cause some regret at our misfortunes , the women especially showing great sympathy . What with one ...
... ment rapidly filled to excess , all anxious to have a stare at that fine - looking man . When our nationality was re- vealed it seemed to cause some regret at our misfortunes , the women especially showing great sympathy . What with one ...
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... ment on the most plausible pretences ; and so adroitly did he transact the business that none of them had the smallest apprehension of his real purpose . He obtained a cloak , a cocked hat , a cap and a greatcoat , and a large water ...
... ment on the most plausible pretences ; and so adroitly did he transact the business that none of them had the smallest apprehension of his real purpose . He obtained a cloak , a cocked hat , a cap and a greatcoat , and a large water ...
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... ment until the time appointed for the meeting . I soon found the stunted remains of an old We hedge on the Common that grew from a slight elevation , formerly , I suppose , some boun- dary line on a bank ; behind this I lay safely ...
... ment until the time appointed for the meeting . I soon found the stunted remains of an old We hedge on the Common that grew from a slight elevation , formerly , I suppose , some boun- dary line on a bank ; behind this I lay safely ...
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