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... instantly; he was perfectly convinced that John had not been alarmed without good cause. Every expedient that could be thought of was tried. They hung out lights at every part of the ship, to direct the boat in its course; but alas! no boat appeared....

The Eskdale Herd-boy: A Scottish Tale for the Amusement of Young Persons - Página 146
por Mrs. Blackford (Martha) - 1828 - 184 páginas
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The Eskdale Herd-boy: A Scottish Tale,for the Instruction and Amusement of ...

Lady Isabella Wellwood Stoddart - 1854 - 170 páginas

...course; but, alas! no boat appeared. It was a fearful night of wretchedness to Captain Elliott and John. When day broke, it required force to prevent John...inside of it. There was not a shadow of hope. Captain Elliott, who till now had never quitted the deck, fainted away at this destruction of all his poor...

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