United Service Magazine and Naval Military Journal, Part 3H. Colburn, 1835 - Military art and science |
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... head aside , nor stirred hand or foot ; but , when we asked a question , he would put his tongue between his teeth , and strike his chin on his knees to bite it off . After using the utmost extremity of torture in vain , I made him ...
... head aside , nor stirred hand or foot ; but , when we asked a question , he would put his tongue between his teeth , and strike his chin on his knees to bite it off . After using the utmost extremity of torture in vain , I made him ...
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... head , and being fearful of running her down , did alter her course a point each time . Two or three of the ship's company were wounded . It would be well if all other vessels followed the example set by the Captain of this sloop , in ...
... head , and being fearful of running her down , did alter her course a point each time . Two or three of the ship's company were wounded . It would be well if all other vessels followed the example set by the Captain of this sloop , in ...
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... head reclining on the slide of the carronade . " Halloo ! my man , " exclaimed I , " this is my coat and I want it directly . " " Do not disturb me , young gentleman , " rejoined a hollow , broken voice , “ this is my last trip ; I fear ...
... head reclining on the slide of the carronade . " Halloo ! my man , " exclaimed I , " this is my coat and I want it directly . " " Do not disturb me , young gentleman , " rejoined a hollow , broken voice , “ this is my last trip ; I fear ...
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... head above water . " For the love of God , bear a hand , shipmates , " said one of the party , " and take us out of this ; our strength is almost exhausted , and the cold has cramped our hands , so that we cannot hold on much longer ...
... head above water . " For the love of God , bear a hand , shipmates , " said one of the party , " and take us out of this ; our strength is almost exhausted , and the cold has cramped our hands , so that we cannot hold on much longer ...
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... head , hitched up his trousers , looked round at the men , as if trying to collect something from their wishes , and then uttered , Why , as for the matter o ' the toast , Mr. Pascoe , mayhap you'd work to windard o ' me in them ...
... head , hitched up his trousers , looked round at the men , as if trying to collect something from their wishes , and then uttered , Why , as for the matter o ' the toast , Mr. Pascoe , mayhap you'd work to windard o ' me in them ...
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