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Page 232
... wind was gradually increasing . The latter no longer whistled amid the cordage of the vessel , but it seemed to howl surlily as it passed the complicated machinery that the frigate obtruded on its path . An endless succession of white ...
... wind was gradually increasing . The latter no longer whistled amid the cordage of the vessel , but it seemed to howl surlily as it passed the complicated machinery that the frigate obtruded on its path . An endless succession of white ...
Page 234
... wind , and adding a look of wildness to the haggard care that he exhibited by the light of his lantern ; " yield the trumpet to Mr. Gray ; he alone can save us . " Griffith threw his speaking trumpet on the deck , and , as he walked ...
... wind , and adding a look of wildness to the haggard care that he exhibited by the light of his lantern ; " yield the trumpet to Mr. Gray ; he alone can save us . " Griffith threw his speaking trumpet on the deck , and , as he walked ...
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... wind freshened , and the sea began to swell . The only consolation now was the belief that they should discover the boats the following morning . About midnight the weather became very stormy , and the waves broke over them in every ...
... wind freshened , and the sea began to swell . The only consolation now was the belief that they should discover the boats the following morning . About midnight the weather became very stormy , and the waves broke over them in every ...
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DAY SUBJECT 119 Of Improving by good Examples | 5 |
Primitive Christians | 9 |
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