Romantic Annals of a Naval Family: With Letters from His Majesty William IV, and Admirals Lords Howe, Hood, Sir Henry Martin, Sir Hugh Christian, EtcHenry S. King, 1873 - 282 páginas |
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... passed through the old porch out into the bright autumn morning . They descended the fine oak avenue under the shade of the magnificent trees that had remained untouched for centuries , until they came to the walk leading to the garden ...
... passed through the old porch out into the bright autumn morning . They descended the fine oak avenue under the shade of the magnificent trees that had remained untouched for centuries , until they came to the walk leading to the garden ...
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... of the years that have passed over since we sat here , dear friend ! " " Do so if it pain you not too much ; it is not curiosity but deep interest that leads me to ask you of yourself and my dear lost friend THE ADMIRAL'S RECEPTION . 35.
... of the years that have passed over since we sat here , dear friend ! " " Do so if it pain you not too much ; it is not curiosity but deep interest that leads me to ask you of yourself and my dear lost friend THE ADMIRAL'S RECEPTION . 35.
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... passed with me alone , and then he embraced myself and boy tenderly , repeatedly pressing us to his heart , and tore himself away for ever ! —we never met again ! He promised to avoid all his gambling ac- quaintances , and speedily ...
... passed with me alone , and then he embraced myself and boy tenderly , repeatedly pressing us to his heart , and tore himself away for ever ! —we never met again ! He promised to avoid all his gambling ac- quaintances , and speedily ...
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... passed their lives among cards and betting , the great vice of the age ; and Tom was known to be wealthy . A nameless and terrible fear pressed heavily on my heart . His letters were as frequent as possible ; but you know how irregular ...
... passed their lives among cards and betting , the great vice of the age ; and Tom was known to be wealthy . A nameless and terrible fear pressed heavily on my heart . His letters were as frequent as possible ; but you know how irregular ...
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... passed over . Hugh's health was drunk in the first goblet of ale ; and with the cider - cup the Admiral prophesied success and distinction for him in his naval career ; and with the canary wine and dessert the gallant sailor foretold ...
... passed over . Hugh's health was drunk in the first goblet of ale ; and with the cider - cup the Admiral prophesied success and distinction for him in his naval career ; and with the canary wine and dessert the gallant sailor foretold ...
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Admiral Byron Admiral's affectionate Anne Christian Anne Leigh Anne's arms army Author beauty bless boat bright brother Captain Christian Captain Shelley Captain Shuldham CHAPTER child comfort command cordial Cornhill Crown 8vo dance daughter dear madam dear sir dearest death Demy 8vo despatch Duke of Clarence Edition exclaimed eyes fair father feel felt French girl grief hand handsome happy heart Hompesch honour Hood Christian Hooknorton hope Hugh's husband Illustrated India Isle of Wight kind kiss lady leave Leeward Island letter London looked Lord Lord Hood Lord Keith Manor House Margot mistress MORTIMER COLLINS never officer Paternoster Row POEMS Portsmouth Post Price round Royal Rushworth sail sailor saying ship Sir Henry Sir Hugh Christian smiling soon Spithead story sweet thank Topaze uniform vols WALTER BAGEHOT watched Welsh West Hill wife wish young
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