 | John André - 1865 - 94 страници
...it over, and choking in his throat, as if attempting to swallow. So soon, however, as he perceived things were in readiness, he stepped quickly into...taking from his pocket two white handkerchiefs, the provost-marshal with one loosely pinioned his arms, and with the other the victim, after taking off... | |
 | William Chambers, Robert Chambers - 1869 - 526 страници
...were in readiness, he stepped quickly into the wagon ; and at this moment he appeared to shrink, 30 but instantly elevating his head with firmness, he...taking from his pocket two white handkerchiefs, the provost-marshal with one loosely pinioned his arms, and with the other, the victim, after taking off... | |
 | Chambers W. and R., ltd - 1872 - 268 страници
...the gallows, he involuntarily started backward, and made- a pause. "Why this emotion, sir?" said an officer by his side. Instantly recovering his composure,...taking from his pocket two white handkerchiefs, the provost-marshal with one loosely pinioned his arms, and with the other, the victim, after taking off... | |
 | Abby Sage Richardson - 1875 - 622 страници
...swallow. So soon as he perceived all things were ready, however, he stepped into the wagon, saying, ' It will be but a momentary pang,' and taking from his pocket two white handkerchiefs, the provost-marshal with one pinioned his arms, and with the other the victim himself bandaged his own... | |
 | Frank Bertangue Green - 1886 - 468 страници
...countenance, and politely bowed to several gentlemen whom he knew, which was respectfully returned. * * * While waiting, and standing near the gallows, I observed...loosely pinioned his arms, and with the other the victim, after taking off his hat and stock, bandaged his own eyes with perfect firmness, which melted... | |
 | George Barnes Hall - 1886 - 350 страници
...he stepped quickly into the wagon, and at this moment he appeared to shrink,- but instantly elevated his head; with firmness, he said, ' It will be but...taking from his pocket two white handkerchiefs, the provost-marshall, with one loosely pinioned his arms, and with the other the victim, after taking off... | |
 | Stedman, Edmund C. and Hutchinson Ellen M. - 1888 - 564 страници
...it over and choking in his throat, as if attempting to swallow. So soon, however, as he per-. ceived that things were in readiness, he stepped quickly...taking from his pocket two white handkerchiefs, the provost-marshal, with one, loosely pinioned his arms, and with the other, the victim, after taking... | |
 | Albert Bushnell Hart - 1902 - 340 страници
...the gallows, he involuntarily started backward, and made a pause. " Why this emotion, Sir," said an officer by his side ? Instantly recovering his composure,...firmness, he said, " It will be but a momentary pang," and he took from his pocket two white handkerchiefs; the provost marshal with one loosely pinioned his... | |
 | Albert Bushnell Hart - 1902 - 340 страници
...the gallows, he involuntarily started backward, and made a pause. " Why this emotion, Sir," said an officer by his side ? Instantly recovering his composure,...firmness, he said, " It will be but a momentary pang," and he took from his pocket two white handkerchiefs; the provost marshal with one loosely pinioned his... | |
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While waiting, and standing near the gallows, I observed some degree of trepidation — placing his foot on a stone and rolling it over, and choking in his throat as if attempting to swallow. So soon, however, as he perceived that things were in readiness,... 
