The soldier's destiny. To which is added The Scrabster family1853 |
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... blood ! Sounds hollow as the instruments that make them ! These sounds approached , announcing to the simple and happy revellers the advent of soldiers out re- cruiting men . Soldiers in the gaudy livery of blood , marshalled by music ...
... blood ! Sounds hollow as the instruments that make them ! These sounds approached , announcing to the simple and happy revellers the advent of soldiers out re- cruiting men . Soldiers in the gaudy livery of blood , marshalled by music ...
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... there must be ? Rather is not the lash the printing press of tyranny , so pub- lishing in blood - red letters to the world its own weakness and infamy , that " he who runs may read ? " Is it not the chosen instrument of D 2 THE BATTLE. ...
... there must be ? Rather is not the lash the printing press of tyranny , so pub- lishing in blood - red letters to the world its own weakness and infamy , that " he who runs may read ? " Is it not the chosen instrument of D 2 THE BATTLE. ...
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... blood - stained im- pressions of this printing type of the system . At the first blows he writhed in agony . His convul- sive agitation and his piteous cries for mercy brought commiserating and sympathizing tears into the eyes of his ...
... blood - stained im- pressions of this printing type of the system . At the first blows he writhed in agony . His convul- sive agitation and his piteous cries for mercy brought commiserating and sympathizing tears into the eyes of his ...
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... blood streaming from him , his flesh thong - ploughed upon him , and his face suffused in a cold perspiration as of death , the bonds were loosened , and he was carried to the hospital , there to receive the care of nurses and the ...
... blood streaming from him , his flesh thong - ploughed upon him , and his face suffused in a cold perspiration as of death , the bonds were loosened , and he was carried to the hospital , there to receive the care of nurses and the ...
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... blood . People were arrayed against people , — man against his fellow - to slaughter and destroy ! It was in vain that the rebels were repulsed and beaten . A defeat but gave them courage and increased their numbers . In every loss ...
... blood . People were arrayed against people , — man against his fellow - to slaughter and destroy ! It was in vain that the rebels were repulsed and beaten . A defeat but gave them courage and increased their numbers . In every loss ...
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