The soldier's destiny. To which is added The Scrabster family1853 |
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... turn , and he was sure he should win the race , be- cause Good Fortune , having just begun to notice him , had put this race in his way on purpose to help him . It was with such an opinion , and with the 4 THE SOLDIER'S DESTINY .
... turn , and he was sure he should win the race , be- cause Good Fortune , having just begun to notice him , had put this race in his way on purpose to help him . It was with such an opinion , and with the 4 THE SOLDIER'S DESTINY .
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... wake , that being an occasion on which he was sure to make some money . At other times he wandered about the county . A drover on market - days , a horse- dealer on fair days , an idler on Sundays , THE ENLISTMENT . 5.
... wake , that being an occasion on which he was sure to make some money . At other times he wandered about the county . A drover on market - days , a horse- dealer on fair days , an idler on Sundays , THE ENLISTMENT . 5.
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... sure of his lost father , whilst he looked round for his pro- tectors . Nat Willet , who was at this moment cross- ing their path , observed with great satisfaction that the smile of drunken Joe at this slight touch of his little son ...
... sure of his lost father , whilst he looked round for his pro- tectors . Nat Willet , who was at this moment cross- ing their path , observed with great satisfaction that the smile of drunken Joe at this slight touch of his little son ...
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... sure passport for boon compa- nionship , yet kindled a feeling of horror and dis- gust in the sons of peace , who stay at home and know nothing more of war than its shows of gaudy splendour , or its lies of glory and fame . Beyond this ...
... sure passport for boon compa- nionship , yet kindled a feeling of horror and dis- gust in the sons of peace , who stay at home and know nothing more of war than its shows of gaudy splendour , or its lies of glory and fame . Beyond this ...
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... sure he often is . The system is one of barbarism and tyranny , and is not supported by laws of peace or deeds of virtue . It seemed a weary voyage home , and yet there were many reflections which should have cheered it to them . Relief ...
... sure he often is . The system is one of barbarism and tyranny , and is not supported by laws of peace or deeds of virtue . It seemed a weary voyage home , and yet there were many reflections which should have cheered it to them . Relief ...
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