The two midshipmen, Volume 2; Volume 28 |
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Page 196 - Vernon made his way through the crowd till he reached the side of his friend, and laying his hand on his shoulder, said, in a low voice — " Henry — my dear Henry — this is a joyful meeting...
Page 188 - ... it was agreed to. The King and Queen both professed their willingness to fly; and preparations were instantly set on foot for securing an embarkation. With this view the corps of General Solano was recalled from Alentejo, and ordered to occupy the passes of the Guadarramas. Detachments of infantry, cavalry, and artillery, were directed to cover the road from Madrid to Seville; whilst the body-guard, nine squadrons of royal carabiniers, the battalions of the Walloon and Spanish guards, and regiments...
Page 97 - General died — and he was a very old man — that money would purchase the truth from two or three of the persons who were present at the time of the accident ; but to attempt anything of the kind during the life- time of the Grand Inquisitor, would be madness.