So much the better," quoth the Captain, " for the adage, (which is an old Spanish proverb,) hath it, that two of a trade can never agree." He then proceeded to describe the nature and properties of the American weed, which had for the first time been... Legends of Devon - Page 531848 - 120 pagesFull view - About this book
| William John Wesley Webb - Exmouth (England) - 1872 - 188 pages
...Knight, I have it ! by St. Nicholas I would smoke him out." " Smoke him out " said the Knight, " Wliy he himself is mere smoke, air, vapour, what you will."...of which he had brought a considerable sample, in bis own vessel, from Cadiz. The plan was laid and settled, and no sooner had the apparition taken its... | |
| Bourchier Wrey Savile - Apparitions - 1874 - 306 pages
...describe the nature and properties of the American weed, which had been brought for the first time to Europe by some of the returning companions of Columbus, and of which he had brought a considerable quantity in his vessel, then in the Exe. The plan to be pursued was soon settled between the pair,... | |
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