The Water-witch: Or, The Skimmer of the SeasStringer and Townsend, 1852 |
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... seemed to betray a full consciousness of the imminent risk he had run . The left hand was thrust into a pocket , where it diligently fingered the provision of Spanish coin without which the mer- chant never left his abode ; while the ...
... seemed to betray a full consciousness of the imminent risk he had run . The left hand was thrust into a pocket , where it diligently fingered the provision of Spanish coin without which the mer- chant never left his abode ; while the ...
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... seemed to analyze the half - maritime character of the crew and passengers , at a glance , and to feel that sort of superiority over his companions , which men of his profession were then a little too wont to entertain towards those ...
... seemed to analyze the half - maritime character of the crew and passengers , at a glance , and to feel that sort of superiority over his companions , which men of his profession were then a little too wont to entertain towards those ...
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... seemed a full- rigged and booming ship ; another took her for a Ber- mudian scudder , while to me she had the look of twenty periaguas built into a single craft . It is well known , however , that a West - Indiaman went to sea ' hat ...
... seemed a full- rigged and booming ship ; another took her for a Ber- mudian scudder , while to me she had the look of twenty periaguas built into a single craft . It is well known , however , that a West - Indiaman went to sea ' hat ...
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... seemed to the less - in- structed landsmen , who were witnesses of this un- expected rencontre . As the ferry - boat had drawn in with the island , the wind hauled more through the pass which communicates with the outer bay , and it ...
... seemed to the less - in- structed landsmen , who were witnesses of this un- expected rencontre . As the ferry - boat had drawn in with the island , the wind hauled more through the pass which communicates with the outer bay , and it ...
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... seemed reluctant to exhibit the weapon . The mariner stepped aside , in a manner to offer a full view of all in his group , as he sarcastically ob- served- " Choose your object , Sir ; in such a party , a man of sentiment may have a ...
... seemed reluctant to exhibit the weapon . The mariner stepped aside , in a manner to offer a full view of all in his group , as he sarcastically ob- served- " Choose your object , Sir ; in such a party , a man of sentiment may have a ...
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Página 83 - He lent me counsel, and I lent him eyes. I am no pilot; yet, wert thou as far As that vast shore wash'd with the farthest sea, I would adventure for such merchandise.
Página 4 - Co. of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit : " Tadeuskund, the Last King of the Lenape. An Historical Tale." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States...
Página 70 - But methinks he should stand in fear of fire, being burnt i' the hand for stealing of sheep. [Aside. CADE. Be brave then ; for your captain is brave, and vows reformation. There shall be, in England, seven halfpenny loaves sold for a penny : the threehooped pot shall have ten hoops ; and I will make it felony to drink small beer: all the realm shall be in common, and in Cheapside shall my palfrey go to grass.