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... burgher to the threshold ; and another negro , who had not yet reach- ed the stature of manhood , bore under his arm a small bundle , that probably contained articles of the first necessity to the comfort of his master . " Thrift , Mr ...
... burgher to the threshold ; and another negro , who had not yet reach- ed the stature of manhood , bore under his arm a small bundle , that probably contained articles of the first necessity to the comfort of his master . " Thrift , Mr ...
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... unnatural effort . The substantial burgher was a little turned of fifty : and an English wag , who had imported from the mother country a love for the humor of his nation had once , in a conflict of wits before the 12 THE WATER - WITCH .
... unnatural effort . The substantial burgher was a little turned of fifty : and an English wag , who had imported from the mother country a love for the humor of his nation had once , in a conflict of wits before the 12 THE WATER - WITCH .
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... burgher was far from being one who indulged , by inclination , in the menaces he has been heard to utter . He had just dismissed one of these loitering negroes , when , on turning a corner , a man of his own color , for the first time ...
... burgher was far from being one who indulged , by inclination , in the menaces he has been heard to utter . He had just dismissed one of these loitering negroes , when , on turning a corner , a man of his own color , for the first time ...
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... burgher twinkled . ) But honesty , and riches . and generosity , are of little value , without influence . Men should have their natural consideration in so- ciety . Now is this colony rather Dutch than Eng- lish , and yet , you see ...
... burgher twinkled . ) But honesty , and riches . and generosity , are of little value , without influence . Men should have their natural consideration in so- ciety . Now is this colony rather Dutch than Eng- lish , and yet , you see ...
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... ' Skimmer of the Seas ' is on the coast ! Be wary , worthy burgher , or the second part of the tragedy of Kidd may yet be enacted in these seas . " I leave such transactions to my superiors , " retorted THE WATER - WITCH . 21.
... ' Skimmer of the Seas ' is on the coast ! Be wary , worthy burgher , or the second part of the tragedy of Kidd may yet be enacted in these seas . " I leave such transactions to my superiors , " retorted THE WATER - WITCH . 21.
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Alderman Van Beverout Alida anchor answer appeared beautiful belle Bar belle Barbérie boat bowsprit breeze brigantine burgher cabin canvas Captain Ludlow character coast colony commander companion Coquette countenance Cour des Fées Cove crew dealer in contraband deck duty Euclid Eudora favor François free-trader geldings glance hand head heard hope island la belle Barbérie lady land less light light sails look lord Lust in Rust Mam'selle manner mariner Master Seadrift masts ment midshipman minutes mistress Monsieur movements Myndert nature negro never niece night ocean officer Oloff Van Staats opinions passed Patroon of Kinderhook periagua Queen Queen Anne returned rogue royal cruiser sails sea-green seaman seemed seen ship shore silence Skimmer smile smuggler spars speak stood stranger thee Thomas Tiller thou thought Tiller tion trade troon truth Trysail turned utter valet vessel voice watch Water-Witch wind yawl
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Seite 2 - 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...
Seite 79 - 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.
Seite 292 - 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.
Seite 166 - This was found in the first morningwatch," the child returned, reading the second extract himself : " Thou think'st It much to tread the ooze of the salt deep, And run upon the sharp wind of the north !"