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This was soon discovered by the savages , who brought it into the lower room , where they began to enjoy themselves ... They did not , now , long continue silent , and by their boisterous mirth , it soon became evident to their intended ...
This was soon discovered by the savages , who brought it into the lower room , where they began to enjoy themselves ... They did not , now , long continue silent , and by their boisterous mirth , it soon became evident to their intended ...
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Before sunset the bullocks and vegetables were brought off , and , so soon as they were alongside , the Commodore , with many bows and many thanks , escorted the Governor to the gangway , giving him a salvo of great guns , as he had ...
Before sunset the bullocks and vegetables were brought off , and , so soon as they were alongside , the Commodore , with many bows and many thanks , escorted the Governor to the gangway , giving him a salvo of great guns , as he had ...
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progress was much quickened , and , as I neared the rock , it was so rapid that I closed my eyes to prevent my quitting my hold from dizziness : the sound of human voices soon recalled me to my senses .
progress was much quickened , and , as I neared the rock , it was so rapid that I closed my eyes to prevent my quitting my hold from dizziness : the sound of human voices soon recalled me to my senses .
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Contents
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The Gurney Papers Nos XIII XIV XV XVI By the Author | 264 |
Little Pedlington in a Pucker By the Author of Paul Pry | 321 |
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