The Croppy: A Tale, Volume 2E. L. Carey & A. Hart, 1839 - Ireland |
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... horses to the house ; there was the clamour of heavy steps and loud voices in the hall ; there was the bound and clang of armed men up the stairs ; the door of the wedding apartment was rudely flung open , and Captain Talbot ...
... horses to the house ; there was the clamour of heavy steps and loud voices in the hall ; there was the bound and clang of armed men up the stairs ; the door of the wedding apartment was rudely flung open , and Captain Talbot ...
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A Tale John Banim. refers to none but you and that person ; your horses are at the door , and I outstay my time . " " Talbot , " said Sir Thomas , in an appalled and solemn accent , " I did not think the earth contained such a demon ...
A Tale John Banim. refers to none but you and that person ; your horses are at the door , and I outstay my time . " " Talbot , " said Sir Thomas , in an appalled and solemn accent , " I did not think the earth contained such a demon ...
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... horse , and left them standing together , " by the hokey , " he , witness , just managed to borrow it out of the agent's pocket . Sir Thomas saw that the fellow had taken his measures and pre- pared his evidence too well and coolly to ...
... horse , and left them standing together , " by the hokey , " he , witness , just managed to borrow it out of the agent's pocket . Sir Thomas saw that the fellow had taken his measures and pre- pared his evidence too well and coolly to ...
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... horse- " " And I say , by the right thigh of Pharaoh's horse , " pursuing him as he retreated , " that I'll roll your THE CROPPY . 25.
... horse- " " And I say , by the right thigh of Pharaoh's horse , " pursuing him as he retreated , " that I'll roll your THE CROPPY . 25.
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... horse along ; he forced the animal from him , jumped into the saddle , swept like the whirlwind through the little town , and , in less than an hour , pulled up before the house where that morning he had received ยท the hand of Eliza ...
... horse along ; he forced the animal from him , jumped into the saddle , swept like the whirlwind through the little town , and , in less than an hour , pulled up before the house where that morning he had received ยท the hand of Eliza ...
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The Croppy: A Tale of the Irish Rebellion of L798 John Banim,Michael Banim No preview available - 2016 |
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