The life, adventures and opinions of col. George Hanger, written by himself, Volume 2J. Debrett, 1801 |
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... one evening , when , after doing a little business near Salt Hill , I rode her within the hour to London . " " She must be very speedy , indeed , " I replied ; and no more was said about the mare's performances . I then made him a 15.
... one evening , when , after doing a little business near Salt Hill , I rode her within the hour to London . " " She must be very speedy , indeed , " I replied ; and no more was said about the mare's performances . I then made him a 15.
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... replied , For the road , and only for the road . Then , Sir , I will fairly tell you that I recommend you not to purchase her , for I do not think she will suit you ; as it was with the greatest difficulty I could ever get her up to a ...
... replied , For the road , and only for the road . Then , Sir , I will fairly tell you that I recommend you not to purchase her , for I do not think she will suit you ; as it was with the greatest difficulty I could ever get her up to a ...
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... replied the man ; " all I have earned by hard labour to support a wife and family during a week . ” " Take this pistol , then , in your hand , " said Hawkes , " and get up behind me , and shew me the man who robbed you . " The ...
... replied the man ; " all I have earned by hard labour to support a wife and family during a week . ” " Take this pistol , then , in your hand , " said Hawkes , " and get up behind me , and shew me the man who robbed you . " The ...
Page 18
... a long horse - pistol at Hawkes , and told him to stand off , or that he would shoot him . Hawkes said he was determined to rob the coach . The lieutenant replied , I have 18 rode off, telling the grateful and astonish- ...
... a long horse - pistol at Hawkes , and told him to stand off , or that he would shoot him . Hawkes said he was determined to rob the coach . The lieutenant replied , I have 18 rode off, telling the grateful and astonish- ...
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... replied , I have got but a small sum of money , which I do not know how to replace ; and I am resolved that you shall not have it . 66 Then , said Hawkes , " get out of the coach ; I don't want to take a small pittance from a poor ...
... replied , I have got but a small sum of money , which I do not know how to replace ; and I am resolved that you shall not have it . 66 Then , said Hawkes , " get out of the coach ; I don't want to take a small pittance from a poor ...
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