Peace Campaigns of a Cornet. ...J. & J. Harper, 1829 |
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... colonel's quarters . To avoid this formidable group was impossible , without taking an immense circuit , and therefore Pierce thought it best to put on a bold face , and walk resolutely by them . From his experience of the long spurs ...
... colonel's quarters . To avoid this formidable group was impossible , without taking an immense circuit , and therefore Pierce thought it best to put on a bold face , and walk resolutely by them . From his experience of the long spurs ...
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... colonel will be very apt to order them off . " This was the first intimation Pierce had that his spurs were not ... colonel's quarters . a Colonel Snelnock was an old and distinguished officer ; 2 JOINING THE REGIMENT .
... colonel will be very apt to order them off . " This was the first intimation Pierce had that his spurs were not ... colonel's quarters . a Colonel Snelnock was an old and distinguished officer ; 2 JOINING THE REGIMENT .
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... Colonel Snelnock with fear and trembling , and was not a little agreeably surprised to find himself addressed , on his entrance into the room , by one of the most benevolent looking men he had ever beheld , who , offering him his hand ...
... Colonel Snelnock with fear and trembling , and was not a little agreeably surprised to find himself addressed , on his entrance into the room , by one of the most benevolent looking men he had ever beheld , who , offering him his hand ...
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... Colonel ; and have been often out with Hawkes's harriers , and once or twice with the Cork hunt . " A good beginning , Mr. Butler . I am always glad to hear that any of my officers are fond of fox - hunting , it ensures their keeping ...
... Colonel ; and have been often out with Hawkes's harriers , and once or twice with the Cork hunt . " A good beginning , Mr. Butler . I am always glad to hear that any of my officers are fond of fox - hunting , it ensures their keeping ...
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... colonel then led the way to the mess - room , where Pierce was introduced in due form to all the officers who could then be found . The cornet was almost ashamed to acknowledge the smile of recognition from Dick Woodville and Flickerby ...
... colonel then led the way to the mess - room , where Pierce was introduced in due form to all the officers who could then be found . The cornet was almost ashamed to acknowledge the smile of recognition from Dick Woodville and Flickerby ...
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