The Life of General Sir Howard Douglas, Bart., from His Notes, Conversations, and Correspondence

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John Murray, 1863 - 463 sider

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Side 8 - I replied. He immediately went aft ; I followed ; and on meeting Sir George coming from the cabin close to the wheel, he took off his cocked hat with his right hand, holding his long spy-glass in his left, making a low and profound bow, said, " Sir George, I give you joy of the victory !'' " Poh !" said the chief, as if half angry,

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