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... in breaking his own neck , or that of his rider , in one of the numerous ravines which lay so opportunely in the way . But this was no time to argue the point with a runaway horse , and Charles let him go to his heart's content .
... in breaking his own neck , or that of his rider , in one of the numerous ravines which lay so opportunely in the way . But this was no time to argue the point with a runaway horse , and Charles let him go to his heart's content .
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muttered he , pulling up and clasp- ing his hands convulsively , as Charles's horse made a desperate stumble , but was cleverly recovered by the steady hand , and good nerve , of his rider . " That Mansfield is just a perfect deevle ...
muttered he , pulling up and clasp- ing his hands convulsively , as Charles's horse made a desperate stumble , but was cleverly recovered by the steady hand , and good nerve , of his rider . " That Mansfield is just a perfect deevle ...
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In consequence of the disaster above related , Dr. Doolittle , by and with the advice of his friend , Mr. Tobias Snakefoot , brings his action against the aforesaid horse - dealer , Jeffery Nickem , not only for the recovery of the ...
In consequence of the disaster above related , Dr. Doolittle , by and with the advice of his friend , Mr. Tobias Snakefoot , brings his action against the aforesaid horse - dealer , Jeffery Nickem , not only for the recovery of the ...
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