The Fortunes of Hector O'Halloran: And His Man Mark Anthony O'TooleWilliam Tegg and Company, 1853 - 412 pages |
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... thing have reconciled the severance of young love , it would have been the early prospect of military distinction . Major O'Halloran proved that fortune had not vainly offered him her favours . His regiment was brigaded with the rear ...
... thing have reconciled the severance of young love , it would have been the early prospect of military distinction . Major O'Halloran proved that fortune had not vainly offered him her favours . His regiment was brigaded with the rear ...
Page 11
... things soldiers are no favourites , and the chances are considerable , had you proceeded farther , that you would have ... thing - ay , from the sparrow to the soldier's child . That orphan has been sent to me , -mine it is , -mine it ...
... things soldiers are no favourites , and the chances are considerable , had you proceeded farther , that you would have ... thing - ay , from the sparrow to the soldier's child . That orphan has been sent to me , -mine it is , -mine it ...
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... thing about Knockloftie might have been described as " barren all , " with the qualification of " marry , good air , " while Killucan was situated in an inland county remarkable for its fertility . The house was a large and commodious ...
... thing about Knockloftie might have been described as " barren all , " with the qualification of " marry , good air , " while Killucan was situated in an inland county remarkable for its fertility . The house was a large and commodious ...
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... thing oblige me , and grant your mother a request ? ” " Undoubtedly , madam . " She placed a purse in my hand - and taking from the leaves of her Missal a small silken bag , opened my shirt collar , and bound it round my neck . I smiled ...
... thing oblige me , and grant your mother a request ? ” " Undoubtedly , madam . " She placed a purse in my hand - and taking from the leaves of her Missal a small silken bag , opened my shirt collar , and bound it round my neck . I smiled ...
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... thing was exciting to the spirits : the blackbird whistled in the copse , the partridge was calling from the stubble , the sheep - bells tinkled merrily , and all seemed happy and rejoicing . Never did a lighter - bosomed gentleman quit ...
... thing was exciting to the spirits : the blackbird whistled in the copse , the partridge was calling from the stubble , the sheep - bells tinkled merrily , and all seemed happy and rejoicing . Never did a lighter - bosomed gentleman quit ...
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