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... close to where Ben and Dick were standing . As she reached the beach the two midshipmen leaped on shore . " I say , you fellows , " shouted one of them , " come along here and carry our portmanteaus to the inn , if there is one in that ...
... close to where Ben and Dick were standing . As she reached the beach the two midshipmen leaped on shore . " I say , you fellows , " shouted one of them , " come along here and carry our portmanteaus to the inn , if there is one in that ...
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... close in with the Needles , and was only prevented following us for want of wind and the ebb still making out against her . It would be a serious matter if she were to run on shore during the night , or be retaken by a French cruiser ...
... close in with the Needles , and was only prevented following us for want of wind and the ebb still making out against her . It would be a serious matter if she were to run on shore during the night , or be retaken by a French cruiser ...
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... close upon a body of men , some on horse- back and others on foot , escorting a line of carts . Dick at once knew what they were about , and not wishing to be stopped , he sprang on , hoping to remain concealed behind the trunk of a ...
... close upon a body of men , some on horse- back and others on foot , escorting a line of carts . Dick at once knew what they were about , and not wishing to be stopped , he sprang on , hoping to remain concealed behind the trunk of a ...
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... close the door . I want to sit by Janet's side , in case she should awake before I lie down . Do not forget to say your prayers , my son , and sing one of the hymns I taught you , though you look so sleepy that I am afraid you will not ...
... close the door . I want to sit by Janet's side , in case she should awake before I lie down . Do not forget to say your prayers , my son , and sing one of the hymns I taught you , though you look so sleepy that I am afraid you will not ...
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... close in shore , her crew evidently fearless of the revenue men , two or three of whom stood watching her . All on board knew Ben , and gave him a hearty welcome . " I have brought a fresh hand , Jack ! " he said , addressing the ...
... close in shore , her crew evidently fearless of the revenue men , two or three of whom stood watching her . All on board knew Ben , and gave him a hearty welcome . " I have brought a fresh hand , Jack ! " he said , addressing the ...
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