The Croppy: A Tale, Volume 2E. L. Carey & A. Hart, 1839 - Ireland |
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... present juncture , all unusual clamour caused alarm ; but the roar of human voices was especially dreaded : and the one lady , almost forgetting that she was so soon to be a bride , and the other that there was speedi- ly to be a union ...
... present juncture , all unusual clamour caused alarm ; but the roar of human voices was especially dreaded : and the one lady , almost forgetting that she was so soon to be a bride , and the other that there was speedi- ly to be a union ...
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... present admitted head of the assemblage . But the tall grim figure , determinedly and authoritatively resting with one hand on his great pike , in front of the people , and marked in their minds by peculiar strength , pecu- liar ...
... present admitted head of the assemblage . But the tall grim figure , determinedly and authoritatively resting with one hand on his great pike , in front of the people , and marked in their minds by peculiar strength , pecu- liar ...
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... present spokesman , he had distinctly stated his resolve to decline the appointment . It was a situation he felt himself unfit for , and his mind was made up to remain neuter during the contest . The throng at first seemed inclined to ...
... present spokesman , he had distinctly stated his resolve to decline the appointment . It was a situation he felt himself unfit for , and his mind was made up to remain neuter during the contest . The throng at first seemed inclined to ...
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... present protector . " It was never my thought to hurt or harum a dog o ' yours , Sir Thomas ; bud by fright , or by fair words , if you could be made to turn to us , it ' ud be betther for us all . God bless you ! for puttin ' a roof ...
... present protector . " It was never my thought to hurt or harum a dog o ' yours , Sir Thomas ; bud by fright , or by fair words , if you could be made to turn to us , it ' ud be betther for us all . God bless you ! for puttin ' a roof ...
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... present proceeding certainly has reference to her ; and , in our absence , must she not stand ex- posed to the machinations of yonder villain ? " " True , true , my son ; so long as we live to watch over her , Eliza must be at our side ...
... present proceeding certainly has reference to her ; and , in our absence , must she not stand ex- posed to the machinations of yonder villain ? " " True , true , my son ; so long as we live to watch over her , Eliza must be at our side ...
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