The Quarterly review, Volume 13Murray, 1815 |
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... arms for the Mamelukes ; there shall be no hope for them ; they shall perish . ' He concluded by decreeing that every village which opposed him should be burnt , and ordering a thanksgiving . Let every one re- turn thanks to God for the ...
... arms for the Mamelukes ; there shall be no hope for them ; they shall perish . ' He concluded by decreeing that every village which opposed him should be burnt , and ordering a thanksgiving . Let every one re- turn thanks to God for the ...
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... arms , and think you will be as faithful to the Republic as you have been to a bad government . ' The Sheik , who saw thirty thou- sand men landed , all chosen troops , with a correspondent train of artillery , was now fully sensible ...
... arms , and think you will be as faithful to the Republic as you have been to a bad government . ' The Sheik , who saw thirty thou- sand men landed , all chosen troops , with a correspondent train of artillery , was now fully sensible ...
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... arms , was wandering in the desert , while the wretch who had blinded her , and who was perfectly frantic with revenge , followed her in the hope of seeing mother and child perish ! When some of the soldiers gave her their own scanty ...
... arms , was wandering in the desert , while the wretch who had blinded her , and who was perfectly frantic with revenge , followed her in the hope of seeing mother and child perish ! When some of the soldiers gave her their own scanty ...
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... arms , apparel , camels , were bought and sold ! The most bois- terous joy was displayed among the dying and the dead ! Some were eating and drinking ; others putting on turbans which were still wet with blood , or dressing themselves ...
... arms , apparel , camels , were bought and sold ! The most bois- terous joy was displayed among the dying and the dead ! Some were eating and drinking ; others putting on turbans which were still wet with blood , or dressing themselves ...
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... arms were always splendid , and who , as is common in eastern wars , carry most of their wealth about them . Vial was sent to take possession of Damietta , and Desaix pursued Murad Bey into Upper Egypt . Buonaparte himself marched for ...
... arms were always splendid , and who , as is common in eastern wars , carry most of their wealth about them . Vial was sent to take possession of Damietta , and Desaix pursued Murad Bey into Upper Egypt . Buonaparte himself marched for ...
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Page 133 - The rain had not commenced three minutes before many of the soldiers were affected with vomiting; others fell asleep, and seemed as if half intoxicated. I felt a strong inclination to sleep during the storm; and as soon as it was over I fell asleep on the wet ground, although I used every exertion to keep myself awake. The soldiers likewise fell asleep on the wet bundles.
Page 130 - ... Scott, have both bid adieu to the things of this world; and the greater part of the soldiers have died on the march during the rainy season; but you may believe me, I am in good health. The rains are completely over, and the healthy season has commenced, so that there is no danger of sickness; and I have still a sufficient force to protect me from any insult in sailing down the river, to the sea. "We have already embarked all our things, and shall sail the moment I have finished this letter.
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