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... land by sailing between us and the continent , which to them was very easy . Probably they took us for a convoy of provisions going from Toulon to Genoa ; and it was to this error and the night that we were indebted for being let off ...
... land by sailing between us and the continent , which to them was very easy . Probably they took us for a convoy of provisions going from Toulon to Genoa ; and it was to this error and the night that we were indebted for being let off ...
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... land of his life ; we all know that it led to a precipitous descent . Bourrienne , as far as his work has hitherto appeared , only accompanies us to the assumption of the Imperial title ; and he ceased to be ' secretaire intime , ' even ...
... land of his life ; we all know that it led to a precipitous descent . Bourrienne , as far as his work has hitherto appeared , only accompanies us to the assumption of the Imperial title ; and he ceased to be ' secretaire intime , ' even ...
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... land ? No , a soldier - kingdom is Friedland's game ; For this he would set the world in flame , And burn down all that oppose his aim ! TRUMPETER . Peace ! who dare venture such words to mutter ! FIRST JAEGER . Whate'er I think , I'll ...
... land ? No , a soldier - kingdom is Friedland's game ; For this he would set the world in flame , And burn down all that oppose his aim ! TRUMPETER . Peace ! who dare venture such words to mutter ! FIRST JAEGER . Whate'er I think , I'll ...
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... land ; Where wrong is wrought there ruin's near , As sure as the onion draws the tear : After the U must come the V , Such is the order in A , B , C. Ubi erit victoria spes , Si offenditur Deus ? Can good come to pass When thus ye turn ...
... land ; Where wrong is wrought there ruin's near , As sure as the onion draws the tear : After the U must come the V , Such is the order in A , B , C. Ubi erit victoria spes , Si offenditur Deus ? Can good come to pass When thus ye turn ...
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... land . " ( He has been gradually retreating while pronouncing these last words , which he does in a louder voice , while the Croats keep off the other Soldiers . ) Scarcely has the Capuchin retired , when a new uproar arises in this ...
... land . " ( He has been gradually retreating while pronouncing these last words , which he does in a louder voice , while the Croats keep off the other Soldiers . ) Scarcely has the Capuchin retired , when a new uproar arises in this ...
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