Stories from over the sea [tr. from various authors].William P. Nimmo, 1873 - 332 pages |
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... arrived , Mustapha arranged a little party to celebrate the day . Having invited several of Fatma's companions , he entertained them in his father's garden with an elegant and sumptuous repast , at the end of which he proposed to treat ...
... arrived , Mustapha arranged a little party to celebrate the day . Having invited several of Fatma's companions , he entertained them in his father's garden with an elegant and sumptuous repast , at the end of which he proposed to treat ...
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... arrived just in time to pick up most of those who were struggling in the water ; but alas ! not all . In the confusion and by the help of the falling night , the pirate contrived to escape , and when inquiries were made , it was found ...
... arrived just in time to pick up most of those who were struggling in the water ; but alas ! not all . In the confusion and by the help of the falling night , the pirate contrived to escape , and when inquiries were made , it was found ...
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... Arrived at the outskirts of the forest , the robber reined in his horse , and showed Mustapha the road he should follow ; then holding out his hand in sign of parting , said to him : 66 ' Mustapha , our acquaintance has been made in a ...
... Arrived at the outskirts of the forest , the robber reined in his horse , and showed Mustapha the road he should follow ; then holding out his hand in sign of parting , said to him : 66 ' Mustapha , our acquaintance has been made in a ...
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... arrived at the gates of Balsora . The first thing he did was to enquire if the market held there every year for the sale of slaves was still open . " You have come a day too late , seigneur , " was the answer , " and you may well regret ...
... arrived at the gates of Balsora . The first thing he did was to enquire if the market held there every year for the sale of slaves was still open . " You have come a day too late , seigneur , " was the answer , " and you may well regret ...
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... well as his suite in magnifi- cent garments , he took the road for the castle of Thuli- Kos , before which he arrived at the end of five days . As he had himself been once a government func- tionary A BROTHER'S TASK . 23.
... well as his suite in magnifi- cent garments , he took the road for the castle of Thuli- Kos , before which he arrived at the end of five days . As he had himself been once a government func- tionary A BROTHER'S TASK . 23.
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