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... dealt with , he resolved to see the water given to him himself , and to wait while he was drink- ing it . Repairing to the kennel , followed by Paddy , carrying a large bucket of water , the colonel directed 12 LIFE IN THE RANKS .
... dealt with , he resolved to see the water given to him himself , and to wait while he was drink- ing it . Repairing to the kennel , followed by Paddy , carrying a large bucket of water , the colonel directed 12 LIFE IN THE RANKS .
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William Taylor. carrying a large bucket of water , the colonel directed him to fill the trough , and to let the dog drink . Neptune absorbed the contents of the vessel in a shorter given space of time than ever dog or horse had done ...
William Taylor. carrying a large bucket of water , the colonel directed him to fill the trough , and to let the dog drink . Neptune absorbed the contents of the vessel in a shorter given space of time than ever dog or horse had done ...
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... carried below , every exertion was used to restore consciousness to the unfortunate woman . It was found that she had received a severe contusion on the head , and the Doctor at first entertained doubts as to whether she was not already ...
... carried below , every exertion was used to restore consciousness to the unfortunate woman . It was found that she had received a severe contusion on the head , and the Doctor at first entertained doubts as to whether she was not already ...
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... carried her off from her pseudo husband , on their arrival in Bombay . The waiter explained that this letter had been found by his wife , who was stewardess of the vessel , and he supposed it had been dropped or mislaid by the writer ...
... carried her off from her pseudo husband , on their arrival in Bombay . The waiter explained that this letter had been found by his wife , who was stewardess of the vessel , and he supposed it had been dropped or mislaid by the writer ...
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... carrying on a clandestine cor- respondence with my wife , Sir , " he exclaimed in a voice trembling with suppressed ... carry her off . " " You must be mad , " said the young man staring at him in an attitude of the most ludi- crous ...
... carrying on a clandestine cor- respondence with my wife , Sir , " he exclaimed in a voice trembling with suppressed ... carry her off . " " You must be mad , " said the young man staring at him in an attitude of the most ludi- crous ...
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Life in the Ranks: The Experiences of a British Cavalryman in Early 19th ... William Taylor No preview available - 2012 |
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