The rifleman; or, Adventures of Percy Blake, Volum 4731858 |
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... regiment . CHAPTER IV . THE THREATENING LETTER . It was about two o'clock in the afternoon when I arrived at Chelms- ford ; and having somewhat arranged my outward man after my journey , at the inn where the coach stopped I inquired my ...
... regiment . CHAPTER IV . THE THREATENING LETTER . It was about two o'clock in the afternoon when I arrived at Chelms- ford ; and having somewhat arranged my outward man after my journey , at the inn where the coach stopped I inquired my ...
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... regiment and several civilians , as guests of the day ; and I was presented , in succession , to every one of any consequence , being received by all with the utmost kindness and urbanity . Our regiment was highly aristocratic : Sir ...
... regiment and several civilians , as guests of the day ; and I was presented , in succession , to every one of any consequence , being received by all with the utmost kindness and urbanity . Our regiment was highly aristocratic : Sir ...
Side 23
... regiment at full length in large white letters on the top . Then I bought a hollow boot - tree , in whose capacious womb my boot- jack , brushes , and blacking were compactly stowed ; while for my pistols and gun - case , I had strong ...
... regiment at full length in large white letters on the top . Then I bought a hollow boot - tree , in whose capacious womb my boot- jack , brushes , and blacking were compactly stowed ; while for my pistols and gun - case , I had strong ...
Side 25
... regiments of militia , of which mine was by no means the least conspicuous for its nume- rical strength and superior discipline . This celebrated station covered many acres of ground , the inner portion of which , constituting the ...
... regiments of militia , of which mine was by no means the least conspicuous for its nume- rical strength and superior discipline . This celebrated station covered many acres of ground , the inner portion of which , constituting the ...
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... regimental and garrison duties were per- formed with zeal and assiduity ; I was high in estimation with the heads of the regiment , and a favourite with my brother officers generally : nay , I began to be talked of in the garrison as a ...
... regimental and garrison duties were per- formed with zeal and assiduity ; I was high in estimation with the heads of the regiment , and a favourite with my brother officers generally : nay , I began to be talked of in the garrison as a ...
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The Rifleman; Or, Adventures of Percy Blake ... New Edition Michael RAFTER Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1858 |
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