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... stood , a moment , regarding the effect of his blow , with that sort of contempt with which a giant might be supposed to contemplate the puny re- sistance of a dwarf , and then flourishing the imple- ment above his head , with the grace ...
... stood , a moment , regarding the effect of his blow , with that sort of contempt with which a giant might be supposed to contemplate the puny re- sistance of a dwarf , and then flourishing the imple- ment above his head , with the grace ...
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... stood leaning on the other , again lost in deep contemplation for several minutes , during which time his hound came and crouched close at his feet . It was a deep , menacing , growl from the faithful animal , that first aroused him ...
... stood leaning on the other , again lost in deep contemplation for several minutes , during which time his hound came and crouched close at his feet . It was a deep , menacing , growl from the faithful animal , that first aroused him ...
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... stood at his side ; when the old man perceived his visiter to be the young woman , with whom the reader , has already become acquainted by the name of " Ellen Wade . " " I had thought you were gone , " she said , looking timidly and ...
... stood at his side ; when the old man perceived his visiter to be the young woman , with whom the reader , has already become acquainted by the name of " Ellen Wade . " " I had thought you were gone , " she said , looking timidly and ...
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... stood.- In the mean time , Hector had not been an indifferent witness of what was passing . At the sound of the distant footsteps , he had arisen , from his warm bed at the feet of his master ; and now , as the stranger ap- peared in ...
... stood.- In the mean time , Hector had not been an indifferent witness of what was passing . At the sound of the distant footsteps , he had arisen , from his warm bed at the feet of his master ; and now , as the stranger ap- peared in ...
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... stood at the side of Ellen Wade . After assuring him- self of the identity of the latter , by a hasty but keen glance , he turned his attention , with a quickness and impatience , that proved the interest he took in the result , to a ...
... stood at the side of Ellen Wade . After assuring him- self of the identity of the latter , by a hasty but keen glance , he turned his attention , with a quickness and impatience , that proved the interest he took in the result , to a ...
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Abiram already animal answered appeared arth Asinus band Battius beast bee-hunter better Big-knives bison brave brother buffaloe chief colour companion countenance cried Dahcotah danger dark distance Doctor ears earth encampment enemies Esther exclaimed eyes father favour girl glance grass grizzly bear hand Hard-Heart head heard heavens Hector horse hound hunter Indian Inez instant interrupted Ishmael Bush Kentucky less listened lodge look Lord Loups Mahtoree manner matter ment mind naturalist nature never nigh Obed old trapper Pale-face party passed Pawnee plain prairie quadruped reason Red-skin returned the trapper rifle rock savage seen silent Siouxes skin sleep speak spot squatter stood stranger swale tell tent Teton thicket thing thought tion tomahawk tongue tribe turned Uncas venison Vespertilio voice warrior Weucha whole wife wild woman words yonder young youth
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Seite vi - States of America, AD 1827. ********* HC CAREY & I. LEA, 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 ."The
Seite 391 - I'll no swaggerers : I am in good name and fame with the very best: — Shut the door; — There come no swaggerers here: I have not lived all this while, to have swaggering now : — shut the door I pray you.
Seite 507 - Let the wise chief have no cares for his journey," continued Hard-Heart with an earnest solicitude, that led him to forget, for the moment, that others were waiting to address his adopted parent; " a hundred Loups shall clear his path from briars." " My father will tell my young men, how many
Seite 471 - And I beseech you, Wrest once the law, to your authority : To do a great right, do a little wrong.
Seite 15 - cattle that were herded in the rear, and the rugged appearance and careless mien of the sturdy men who loitered at the sides of the lingering teams, united to announce a band of emigrants seeking for the Eldorado of their desires. Contrary to the usual practice of the men of their caste, this party had
Seite 120 - The action of the squatter was too sudden and unexpected to admit of prevention, but the instant it was done, his sons manifested, in an unequivocal manner, the temper with which they witnessed the desperate measure. Angry and fierce glances were interchanged, and a murmur of disapprobation was uttered by the whole in common.
Seite 322 - but he must see and reason, and then conclude. So follow me a little to the left, where there is a rise in the ground, whence we may make our reconnoitrings." The frightful prospect added nothing to the hopes of those who had such a fearful stake in the result. Although the day was beginning to dawn, the vivid
Seite 485 - Follow;" returned the squatter again grasping his rifle, and striding towards the rock. The distance was still considerable, and their approach, as they drew nigh the place of execution, was moderated by awe. Many minutes had passed, before they reached a spot where they might distinguish the outlines of the dusky objects.
Seite 80 - were to speak with my tongue instead of the piece," said Paul in a tone half jocular half bitter. Several shots in quick succession, each sending its dangerous messenger, still nearer than the preceding discharge, cut short her speech, no less in prudence than in terror. " This must end," said the trapper rising with the
Seite 466 - Take the cords from the young man," said Ishmael. When the order was obeyed, he motioned for all his sons to advance, and he placed them in a row before the eyes of Ellen. " Now let there be no trifling, but open your heart. Here ar' all I have to offer, besides a hearty welcome.