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... consul , who re- plied that he believed it would be three weeks before a vessel sailed . But it seems that he represents Godeffroy's house , whereas this ship belongs to Hedeman & Rouget ; and all these firms are so jealous of one ...
... consul , who re- plied that he believed it would be three weeks before a vessel sailed . But it seems that he represents Godeffroy's house , whereas this ship belongs to Hedeman & Rouget ; and all these firms are so jealous of one ...
Page 88
... consul to visit his opponent with all the terrors of the law . At the present moment Stewart's store is a centre of interest , because the American consul wishes forcibly to remove thence a certain Captain Wright , a citizen of the ...
... consul to visit his opponent with all the terrors of the law . At the present moment Stewart's store is a centre of interest , because the American consul wishes forcibly to remove thence a certain Captain Wright , a citizen of the ...
Page 89
... consul . A most senseless row has taken place , and all the inhabitants are in as great a turmoil as wasps whose nest has been disturbed . It appears that the American consul , though personally mixed up in many questionable ...
... consul . A most senseless row has taken place , and all the inhabitants are in as great a turmoil as wasps whose nest has been disturbed . It appears that the American consul , though personally mixed up in many questionable ...
Page 90
... consul to Stewart's store , whence Captain Wright had just departed . Stewart's agents wrote a protest against such proceedings , then walked out of the house , locking it , and pocketing the key , leaving only a sick man inside . They ...
... consul to Stewart's store , whence Captain Wright had just departed . Stewart's agents wrote a protest against such proceedings , then walked out of the house , locking it , and pocketing the key , leaving only a sick man inside . They ...
Page 152
... consul , and his charming Peruvian wife ( so Lord Pembroke describes her ) . Both are intimate friends of Cap- tain Aube and the bishop , who will commit me to their care on arriving . I have also an excellent introduction to Mr Green ...
... consul , and his charming Peruvian wife ( so Lord Pembroke describes her ) . Both are intimate friends of Cap- tain Aube and the bishop , who will commit me to their care on arriving . I have also an excellent introduction to Mr Green ...
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