New Monthly Magazine, and Universal Register, Volume 163Henry Colburn, 1878 |
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... of large statue and swarthy appearance , whose very look betokened a savage mind . On approaching the village of Nagurgha tta , the Havilder sent off two sepoys to procure provisions , and the 24 Recollections of an Indian Magistrate .
... of large statue and swarthy appearance , whose very look betokened a savage mind . On approaching the village of Nagurgha tta , the Havilder sent off two sepoys to procure provisions , and the 24 Recollections of an Indian Magistrate .
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... . Among the followers of the Nawab on the occasion was one Meoh Burgoovood , a man of a cadaverous appearance and taciturn and unsocial habits . He was nevertheless much liked by Agah Ali 28 Recollections of an Indian Magistrate .
... . Among the followers of the Nawab on the occasion was one Meoh Burgoovood , a man of a cadaverous appearance and taciturn and unsocial habits . He was nevertheless much liked by Agah Ali 28 Recollections of an Indian Magistrate .
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... appearance of raw beef , and the bodies were covered with sores . On the fourth day from the commencement of their tortures the camp was moved from Haranpore to Beloll , and thither the sufferers were carried along with the rest ; and ...
... appearance of raw beef , and the bodies were covered with sores . On the fourth day from the commencement of their tortures the camp was moved from Haranpore to Beloll , and thither the sufferers were carried along with the rest ; and ...
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... appearance three handkerchiefs were simultaneously applied to three mouths , and three smothered coughs told , as plainly as three smothered coughs could do , how much the ladies loved and endured . Tom , fully aware of the sacrifice ...
... appearance three handkerchiefs were simultaneously applied to three mouths , and three smothered coughs told , as plainly as three smothered coughs could do , how much the ladies loved and endured . Tom , fully aware of the sacrifice ...
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... appearance of Euphrasia , Evander's unhappy daughter , whose melancholy , yet handsome face , was stamped with affection , devotion , and heroism . No sooner had she arrived than a vast tumult arose ; the clang of arms and the shouts of ...
... appearance of Euphrasia , Evander's unhappy daughter , whose melancholy , yet handsome face , was stamped with affection , devotion , and heroism . No sooner had she arrived than a vast tumult arose ; the clang of arms and the shouts of ...
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