Stories from over the sea [tr. from various authors].William P. Nimmo, 1873 - 332 pages |
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... Bilboquet , or Cup - and - ball , which sobriquet he owed to his long , thin body , surmounted by such a large head that he really re- sembled the plaything so called . Young Frolut , or Bilboquet , whichever you please , was not ...
... Bilboquet , or Cup - and - ball , which sobriquet he owed to his long , thin body , surmounted by such a large head that he really re- sembled the plaything so called . Young Frolut , or Bilboquet , whichever you please , was not ...
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... to the mischievousness of the other drummers , or because Bilboquet really had a nose like a potato , the drogue always pinched him so dreadfully that the tears came into his eyes . Then , if 134 TALES FROM OVER THE SEA .
... to the mischievousness of the other drummers , or because Bilboquet really had a nose like a potato , the drogue always pinched him so dreadfully that the tears came into his eyes . Then , if 134 TALES FROM OVER THE SEA .
Page 135
... Bilboquet . Then he would get up furious , crying with rage and pain , and would accuse every- body , but could never find out who had done it . And when they were tired of beating his hands black and blue , they would run after him ...
... Bilboquet . Then he would get up furious , crying with rage and pain , and would accuse every- body , but could never find out who had done it . And when they were tired of beating his hands black and blue , they would run after him ...
Page 138
... Bilboquet was at the head of the two com- panies , and was beating the charge like a madman . The soldiers advanced after him , and ran towards the terrible battery . Its six guns were discharged at the same instant , and whole ranks of ...
... Bilboquet was at the head of the two com- panies , and was beating the charge like a madman . The soldiers advanced after him , and ran towards the terrible battery . Its six guns were discharged at the same instant , and whole ranks of ...
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... Bilboquet at their head . " Don't run away ! " he cried to the retreating Russians . " Do wait for us a moment . " Napoleon himself had been a spectator of this gal- lant deed . At each volley he shook with agitation upon his horse ...
... Bilboquet at their head . " Don't run away ! " he cried to the retreating Russians . " Do wait for us a moment . " Napoleon himself had been a spectator of this gal- lant deed . At each volley he shook with agitation upon his horse ...
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