Peace Campaigns of a Cornet. ...J. & J. Harper, 1829 |
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... manner which , considering the want of breakfast , he could not well account for ; the music soon attracted the early risers ; shop - win- dows and doors flew open along the line , and a suc cession of heads , at various intervals and ...
... manner which , considering the want of breakfast , he could not well account for ; the music soon attracted the early risers ; shop - win- dows and doors flew open along the line , and a suc cession of heads , at various intervals and ...
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North Ludlow Beamish. 2 The cornet's olfactory nerves were now saluted in a grateful manner ; and drawing back his curtain , to ascertain from whence the reviving smell had pro- ceeded , he perceived the steward entering the cabin with a ...
North Ludlow Beamish. 2 The cornet's olfactory nerves were now saluted in a grateful manner ; and drawing back his curtain , to ascertain from whence the reviving smell had pro- ceeded , he perceived the steward entering the cabin with a ...
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... manner possible , relieved the major from the weight of his helmet . 66 The soi - disant Napoleon had his head fantastically decorated with the feathers of old pens , which with much industry he had managed to collect ; these were ...
... manner possible , relieved the major from the weight of his helmet . 66 The soi - disant Napoleon had his head fantastically decorated with the feathers of old pens , which with much industry he had managed to collect ; these were ...
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... manner , that Mrs. Perkins thought it would be for their mutual advantage that the interview should cease ; accordingly , ringing for the chambermaid , she com mitted the enamoured major to her care , and wished him " a very good night ...
... manner , that Mrs. Perkins thought it would be for their mutual advantage that the interview should cease ; accordingly , ringing for the chambermaid , she com mitted the enamoured major to her care , and wished him " a very good night ...
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... manner , with both elbows resting on the table , and was patiently awaiting the influence of half a kettle of boiling water upon three teaspoonfuls of black tea . This evening beverage was one which he much delighted in , and any ...
... manner , with both elbows resting on the table , and was patiently awaiting the influence of half a kettle of boiling water upon three teaspoonfuls of black tea . This evening beverage was one which he much delighted in , and any ...
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