The Croppy: A Tale, Volume 2E. L. Carey & A. Hart, 1839 - Ireland |
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... hand , or protect his family and property from them on the other . A motley multitude they were . Almost all among them , able to wield a weapon , appeared rudely armed : some with rusty guns , some with prongs , bludgeons , or scythes ...
... hand , or protect his family and property from them on the other . A motley multitude they were . Almost all among them , able to wield a weapon , appeared rudely armed : some with rusty guns , some with prongs , bludgeons , or scythes ...
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... hand on his great pike , in front of the people , and marked in their minds by peculiar strength , pecu- liar character , and peculiar grievance , for the place he assumed- he seemed to be their temporary leader . And yet did Peter , as ...
... hand on his great pike , in front of the people , and marked in their minds by peculiar strength , pecu- liar character , and peculiar grievance , for the place he assumed- he seemed to be their temporary leader . And yet did Peter , as ...
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... hands over his face , and ground the iron heels of his boots into the floor . There was a dead pause . Sir Thomas Hartley anticipated the object of the intrusion , and calmly awaited the result , his eyes resting on Talbot . Eliza still ...
... hands over his face , and ground the iron heels of his boots into the floor . There was a dead pause . Sir Thomas Hartley anticipated the object of the intrusion , and calmly awaited the result , his eyes resting on Talbot . Eliza still ...
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... hand of her bare , ex- tended arm , which was as perfect in its form , and as white and shining , as ever sculptor chiselled . The bridegroom broke through the opposing yeomen , and gained her side . She flung that arm around him , and ...
... hand of her bare , ex- tended arm , which was as perfect in its form , and as white and shining , as ever sculptor chiselled . The bridegroom broke through the opposing yeomen , and gained her side . She flung that arm around him , and ...
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... hands . We must not stoop ourselves to the de- spised , -ay , Sir , the despised - and the defied too ! -for I feel I can defy you ! -Father , fear not for me , " she added , turning her back upon Talbot , and taking Sir Thomas's hand ...
... hands . We must not stoop ourselves to the de- spised , -ay , Sir , the despised - and the defied too ! -for I feel I can defy you ! -Father , fear not for me , " she added , turning her back upon Talbot , and taking Sir Thomas's hand ...
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