Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 256William Blackwood, 1944 - England |
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Page 101
Soon the situation became desperate , so I went for him , pushing him on to the wheel and threatening him if he refused to do his share of the work . We had a bit of a scuffle , but he soon saw reason and gave in .
Soon the situation became desperate , so I went for him , pushing him on to the wheel and threatening him if he refused to do his share of the work . We had a bit of a scuffle , but he soon saw reason and gave in .
Page 197
But Captain Despard was a man of ambition , and soon wearied of home service . His application to the Adjutant - General for a posting overseas was favourably received , and Lord Amherst expressed himself as happy to oblige .
But Captain Despard was a man of ambition , and soon wearied of home service . His application to the Adjutant - General for a posting overseas was favourably received , and Lord Amherst expressed himself as happy to oblige .
Page 253
Soon after dinner a large ship appeared from the eastward , soon perceived to be none of those we expected , and Captn . Shieldam sent a lieutenant and a boat to get news from on board . He returned and brought an account .
Soon after dinner a large ship appeared from the eastward , soon perceived to be none of those we expected , and Captn . Shieldam sent a lieutenant and a boat to get news from on board . He returned and brought an account .
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