Tales, and Miscellaneous Pieces, Volumen11R. Hunter, 1825 |
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... possible , justly considering that the lives of the number he had under his protection , including his son's and his own , were not to be sacrificed for one man , whatever his name or office might be , espe- cially when that man had ...
... possible , justly considering that the lives of the number he had under his protection , including his son's and his own , were not to be sacrificed for one man , whatever his name or office might be , espe- cially when that man had ...
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... " you will comprehend that the essential point is to put me as soon as possible in possession of the facts - then I can decide , and act . If it will not fatigue you too much , I wish to go through these papers before PATRONAGE . 27.
... " you will comprehend that the essential point is to put me as soon as possible in possession of the facts - then I can decide , and act . If it will not fatigue you too much , I wish to go through these papers before PATRONAGE . 27.
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... possible , of the contents of the papers in your hands ; my next to secure your inviolable secrecy on the whole transaction . " The commissioner was going to make vows of secrecy and protestations of zeal , but lord Oldbo- rough cut all ...
... possible , of the contents of the papers in your hands ; my next to secure your inviolable secrecy on the whole transaction . " The commissioner was going to make vows of secrecy and protestations of zeal , but lord Oldbo- rough cut all ...
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... possible ! But he can come surely without your going for him - write , and beg that we may see him at breakfast - at nine , if you please . ” The letter was written , and despatched immedi- ately . Lord Oldborough , whilst the ...
... possible ! But he can come surely without your going for him - write , and beg that we may see him at breakfast - at nine , if you please . ” The letter was written , and despatched immedi- ately . Lord Oldborough , whilst the ...
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... possible despatch in deci- phering the remainder . The commissioner declared he would sit up all night at the task ; this did not appear to be more than was expected . - His lordship rung , and ordered candles in Mr. Falconer's room ...
... possible despatch in deci- phering the remainder . The commissioner declared he would sit up all night at the task ; this did not appear to be more than was expected . - His lordship rung , and ordered candles in Mr. Falconer's room ...
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Página 213 - with all that should accompany old age," " As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends," was, as she often declared, with gratitude to Providence, happier in age than she had been even in youth.