The Croppy: A Tale, Volume 2E. L. Carey & A. Hart, 1839 - Ireland |
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... question how he should avoid a connexion with them on the one 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 ...
... question how he should avoid a connexion with them on the one 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 ...
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... question , and which , in instructions addressed to him by name , prescribed the route of his inspecting tour through the South of Ireland , and di- rected his attention to Sir Thomas Hartley , amongst others , as a true friend to ...
... question , and which , in instructions addressed to him by name , prescribed the route of his inspecting tour through the South of Ireland , and di- rected his attention to Sir Thomas Hartley , amongst others , as a true friend to ...
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... question : By what means did the wit- ness get his livelihood , at present ? Sure , that was easy to be told : as Sir Thomas seemed curious to know , witness would tell him the fun of it ; though , consider- ing how Sir Thomas just now ...
... question : By what means did the wit- ness get his livelihood , at present ? Sure , that was easy to be told : as Sir Thomas seemed curious to know , witness would tell him the fun of it ; though , consider- ing how Sir Thomas just now ...
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... question . They threatened him with instant death , and he showed that strong though unos- tentatious courage also formed an element of his character . " Well , good gintlemen , " he said , " a man can die bud the oncet ; an ' so , gi ...
... question . They threatened him with instant death , and he showed that strong though unos- tentatious courage also formed an element of his character . " Well , good gintlemen , " he said , " a man can die bud the oncet ; an ' so , gi ...
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... question , was brought to com- prehend its import , and then , slowly turning his half - closed eyes , until they fixed on Sir Thomas Hartley , " I'll have no man's blood upon me , " he said , or rather whispered , " I'll die in pace ...
... question , was brought to com- prehend its import , and then , slowly turning his half - closed eyes , until they fixed on Sir Thomas Hartley , " I'll have no man's blood upon me , " he said , or rather whispered , " I'll die in pace ...
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