The Novels and Miscellaneous Works of Daniel Defoe, Volume 1Bell & Daldy, 1868 |
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... , prompted me to it : but my not under- standing the language , was one hindrance ; at least , it served me for an excuse . However , after some time , I HE BEGINS STEALING . 5 began to look into his 4 CAPTAIN SINGLETON .
... , prompted me to it : but my not under- standing the language , was one hindrance ; at least , it served me for an excuse . However , after some time , I HE BEGINS STEALING . 5 began to look into his 4 CAPTAIN SINGLETON .
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... least a hundred weight . Here , being lodged on shore by my master's order , I had the charge of the captain's business , he having seen me very diligent for my own master ; and in requital for his mistaken confidence , I found means to ...
... least a hundred weight . Here , being lodged on shore by my master's order , I had the charge of the captain's business , he having seen me very diligent for my own master ; and in requital for his mistaken confidence , I found means to ...
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... least reason for their discontent . The men seemed very well satisfied , and particularly the promise of the wages of those that were gone , went a great THE CAPTAIN'S GENEROSITY . 17 way with them . After 16 CAPTAIN SINGLETON .
... least reason for their discontent . The men seemed very well satisfied , and particularly the promise of the wages of those that were gone , went a great THE CAPTAIN'S GENEROSITY . 17 way with them . After 16 CAPTAIN SINGLETON .
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... least injury offered to any of those who came for it , not the least persuasion or invitation made use of to any of them to stay with them ; and , at the bottom of the letter , they very humbly besought him , that , for their defence ...
... least injury offered to any of those who came for it , not the least persuasion or invitation made use of to any of them to stay with them ; and , at the bottom of the letter , they very humbly besought him , that , for their defence ...
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... least at one point , the land stretching a great way to the north - west , the distance is not extraordinary great from the island to the coast of Africa . Such a voyage , and with such a desperate crew , I believe was never made ; for ...
... least at one point , the land stretching a great way to the north - west , the distance is not extraordinary great from the island to the coast of Africa . Such a voyage , and with such a desperate crew , I believe was never made ; for ...
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