The Novels and Miscellaneous Works of Daniel Defoe, Volume 1Bell & Daldy, 1868 |
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... means to secure , that is to say , to steal , about twenty moidores out of the gold that was shipped on board by the merchants , and this was my first adventure . We had a tolerable voyage from hence to the Cape de Bona Speranza ; and I ...
... means to secure , that is to say , to steal , about twenty moidores out of the gold that was shipped on board by the merchants , and this was my first adventure . We had a tolerable voyage from hence to the Cape de Bona Speranza ; and I ...
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... means of saving my soul ; and he pleased himself that it was to be a work of merit to him ; so he made me as good a papist as any of them in about a week's time . I then told him my case about my master ; how , it is true , Le had taken ...
... means of saving my soul ; and he pleased himself that it was to be a work of merit to him ; so he made me as good a papist as any of them in about a week's time . I then told him my case about my master ; how , it is true , Le had taken ...
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Daniel Defoe. CONCERNED IN A MUTINY . 9 tirely at a loss for the means ; for I had neither gun or sword , nor any weapon to assault him with . Poison I had my thoughts much upon , but knew not where to get any ; or , if I might have got ...
Daniel Defoe. CONCERNED IN A MUTINY . 9 tirely at a loss for the means ; for I had neither gun or sword , nor any weapon to assault him with . Poison I had my thoughts much upon , but knew not where to get any ; or , if I might have got ...
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... means of escape and deliverance in my distress , however great it might be ; whereas my companions in the distress ... mean to preserve the wages which he got for me , which amounted to about six dollars a month , including what the ...
... means of escape and deliverance in my distress , however great it might be ; whereas my companions in the distress ... mean to preserve the wages which he got for me , which amounted to about six dollars a month , including what the ...
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... means to make their escape , and get to their own country again . The mate told them in so many words , that he durst not speak to the captain upon any such design , and was very sorry they had no more respect for him , than to desire ...
... means to make their escape , and get to their own country again . The mate told them in so many words , that he durst not speak to the captain upon any such design , and was very sorry they had no more respect for him , than to desire ...
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