Stories from over the sea [tr. from various authors].William P. Nimmo, 1873 - 332 pages |
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... his situa- tion a wild and almost superhuman energy . Hence- forth , boy as he was , he was ready for everything . He took a sorrowful leave of the parents of Zor- aide that was the name of his betrothed who had 8 TALES FROM OVER THE SEA .
... his situa- tion a wild and almost superhuman energy . Hence- forth , boy as he was , he was ready for everything . He took a sorrowful leave of the parents of Zor- aide that was the name of his betrothed who had 8 TALES FROM OVER THE SEA .
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... leave it . He proposed to lose no time in strangling Mustapha , who , as may be supposed , leapt to his feet and drew his sword , when he heard this discussion on a subject so interesting to himself . But 18 TALES FROM OVER THE SEA .
... leave it . He proposed to lose no time in strangling Mustapha , who , as may be supposed , leapt to his feet and drew his sword , when he heard this discussion on a subject so interesting to himself . But 18 TALES FROM OVER THE SEA .
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... leaving the tents behind , the two horsemen entered a narrow path , in which they could scarcely ride abreast , and on the way Mebrouk told his com- panion that the pacha , whose resemblance to the latter had nearly cost him so dear ...
... leaving the tents behind , the two horsemen entered a narrow path , in which they could scarcely ride abreast , and on the way Mebrouk told his com- panion that the pacha , whose resemblance to the latter had nearly cost him so dear ...
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... leaving home , Mustapha 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 ...
... leaving home , Mustapha 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 ...
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... leave the neighbourhood , travel- ling only by night , for fear of Thuli's retainers . At the first town he reached he inquired for a skilful physician , and , for several pieces of gold , persuaded him to compose a very powerful ...
... leave the neighbourhood , travel- ling only by night , for fear of Thuli's retainers . At the first town he reached he inquired for a skilful physician , and , for several pieces of gold , persuaded him to compose a very powerful ...
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