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Page 89
... Naples , which is one of the best of contributions to the modern history of Europe . The writer of this notice , however , may add a few particulars which he picked up himself in travelling through the scene of the adventures in 1816 ...
... Naples , which is one of the best of contributions to the modern history of Europe . The writer of this notice , however , may add a few particulars which he picked up himself in travelling through the scene of the adventures in 1816 ...
Page 90
... Naples then was , is sure to offer a favourable field for the exercise of imposture and all kinds of villany ; and though there were honourable and conscientious men on both sides , the republicans as well as royalists certainly had ...
... Naples then was , is sure to offer a favourable field for the exercise of imposture and all kinds of villany ; and though there were honourable and conscientious men on both sides , the republicans as well as royalists certainly had ...
Page 95
... Naples , where he forced the nobility to lend him their plate , and whence , a few months before , he ran away with all the money in the national bank . In the hands of the Corsicans a little red ribbon was of more value than bankers ...
... Naples , where he forced the nobility to lend him their plate , and whence , a few months before , he ran away with all the money in the national bank . In the hands of the Corsicans a little red ribbon was of more value than bankers ...
Page 96
... Naples on account of another . This unexpected arrival was awkward . It was scarcely possible they should deceive these old women . What was to be done ? The audacious Corsicans did not lose their presence of mind , and , preceded by a ...
... Naples on account of another . This unexpected arrival was awkward . It was scarcely possible they should deceive these old women . What was to be done ? The audacious Corsicans did not lose their presence of mind , and , preceded by a ...
Page 97
... Naples was not very grateful , nor likely to have much affection for a footman who could so ably represent royalty . It may be hoped , how- ever , that he made hay while the sun shone ; but even if he did not , provided only that the ...
... Naples was not very grateful , nor likely to have much affection for a footman who could so ably represent royalty . It may be hoped , how- ever , that he made hay while the sun shone ; but even if he did not , provided only that the ...
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