The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, Volume 23; Volume 45Josiah Gilbert Holland, Richard Watson Gilder Century Company, 1892 - American literature |
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Page 48
... fire was audible the steady grunt of the mitrail- leuses , and I could distinctly hear the pattering of the balls as they rained and ricocheted on the asphalt of the boulevard . There came in gusts throughout the night the noise of a ...
... fire was audible the steady grunt of the mitrail- leuses , and I could distinctly hear the pattering of the balls as they rained and ricocheted on the asphalt of the boulevard . There came in gusts throughout the night the noise of a ...
Page 51
... fire , and certainly neither was spared . The shells and bullets were passing my corner in one continuous shriek and whistle ; the crash of falling stucco and the clash of broken glass were incessant . So scanty were the defenders that ...
... fire , and certainly neither was spared . The shells and bullets were passing my corner in one continuous shriek and whistle ; the crash of falling stucco and the clash of broken glass were incessant . So scanty were the defenders that ...
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... fire , the piles of round cakes of fried bread grew taller and taller , and the coffee sent out savory puffs of steam . By and by the food was ready , then two or three of the men made grave speeches referring to the affection felt ...
... fire , the piles of round cakes of fried bread grew taller and taller , and the coffee sent out savory puffs of steam . By and by the food was ready , then two or three of the men made grave speeches referring to the affection felt ...
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