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Page 41
... ordered by signal to put to sea ; and with no less zest than before the anchors were run up , and under a crowd of sail they stood out of the bay . The wind , however , was con- trary , and for several days the ships had to continue ...
... ordered by signal to put to sea ; and with no less zest than before the anchors were run up , and under a crowd of sail they stood out of the bay . The wind , however , was con- trary , and for several days the ships had to continue ...
Page 42
... ordered , unless he would incur the most dreadful pains and penalties , not to return on deck . Sam grinned on receiving the order . He had not the WE BRING SOME SHIPS TO ACTION . 43 slightest intention 42 TRUE BLUE .
... ordered , unless he would incur the most dreadful pains and penalties , not to return on deck . Sam grinned on receiving the order . He had not the WE BRING SOME SHIPS TO ACTION . 43 slightest intention 42 TRUE BLUE .
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... ordered on the raft holding little True Blue , and expecting every moment to feel the ship sinking from under him . Bravely and energetically the men laboured on . Once more the ship floated nearly at her usual level ; but the continued ...
... ordered on the raft holding little True Blue , and expecting every moment to feel the ship sinking from under him . Bravely and energetically the men laboured on . Once more the ship floated nearly at her usual level ; but the continued ...
Page 70
... ordered to take his place stopped when he saw him , with a look of amazement , uncertain whether it was his ghost or not . " " It's myself , Jack , " said he , " but it was a near touch and go ; and for some moments never did I expect ...
... ordered to take his place stopped when he saw him , with a look of amazement , uncertain whether it was his ghost or not . " " It's myself , Jack , " said he , " but it was a near touch and go ; and for some moments never did I expect ...
Page 77
... ordering the fleet to lay to , sent an officer on board each ship which had been engaged , to enquire into her con- dition , and the state of the wounded . It was a trying time when the Captain of the Flag - ship himself came on board ...
... ordering the fleet to lay to , sent an officer on board each ship which had been engaged , to enquire into her con- dition , and the state of the wounded . It was a trying time when the Captain of the Flag - ship himself came on board ...
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