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... round it . On their left was that long thoroughfare called the Pave- ment , with the grim old castle walls at the farther end , and the sparkling Trent on the other side ; while close to them were butchers ' and other shops , as of ...
... round it . On their left was that long thoroughfare called the Pave- ment , with the grim old castle walls at the farther end , and the sparkling Trent on the other side ; while close to them were butchers ' and other shops , as of ...
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... round to the stables while they entered the house . Having unsaddled the steeds , and given them some corn and hay , he hurried off fil his intention of restoring Dame Pitt's cow to her ; but he was less. of Nottingham . 9.
... round to the stables while they entered the house . Having unsaddled the steeds , and given them some corn and hay , he hurried off fil his intention of restoring Dame Pitt's cow to her ; but he was less. of Nottingham . 9.
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... round the well - covered table , on which the summer's sun , flaring through the three tall windows , lighted up the goodly array of silver tankards and pewter dishes , and a great store of blue oriental china . Mrs. Deane's duties were ...
... round the well - covered table , on which the summer's sun , flaring through the three tall windows , lighted up the goodly array of silver tankards and pewter dishes , and a great store of blue oriental china . Mrs. Deane's duties were ...
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... round the table . " There is an important toast to be proposed , Neigh- bour Deane , is there not ? " said the Worshipful Mr. Pinkstone , turning to the host ; " but that should be Dr. Nathaniel's task , I opine , should it not ? " " To ...
... round the table . " There is an important toast to be proposed , Neigh- bour Deane , is there not ? " said the Worshipful Mr. Pinkstone , turning to the host ; " but that should be Dr. Nathaniel's task , I opine , should it not ? " " To ...
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... round for some time longer . It was still broad day- light , though the fresh air of evening was already blowing through the windows . Mrs. Deane therefore proposed to her female guests that they should enjoy the breeze for a while on ...
... round for some time longer . It was still broad day- light , though the fresh air of evening was already blowing through the windows . Mrs. Deane therefore proposed to her female guests that they should enjoy the breeze for a while on ...
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