The Bengalle, Or Sketches of Society in the East, Volumen1W. Rushton, 1843 |
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... officer . It was usual for the guard to proceed through the Saul forest on leaving our territory , and then marching by Bechia- koh , and the Cheriaghattah Pass , descend to Hettourah , and there await a party from the British escort at ...
... officer . It was usual for the guard to proceed through the Saul forest on leaving our territory , and then marching by Bechia- koh , and the Cheriaghattah Pass , descend to Hettourah , and there await a party from the British escort at ...
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... officers , a favourite gun , his thoughts dwelt for a time on the majestic view before him . Then reverting to the more distant , yet fondly remembered , and regretted objects of home , which gradually became associated with the feeling ...
... officers , a favourite gun , his thoughts dwelt for a time on the majestic view before him . Then reverting to the more distant , yet fondly remembered , and regretted objects of home , which gradually became associated with the feeling ...
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... officer that a female , veiled and closely concealed , but evidently of rank , from the immense value of an Hindoostanee bracelet which she had proffered to the sentinel , who first endeavoured to prevent her seeking refuge at the tents ...
... officer that a female , veiled and closely concealed , but evidently of rank , from the immense value of an Hindoostanee bracelet which she had proffered to the sentinel , who first endeavoured to prevent her seeking refuge at the tents ...
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... officer that the Goor- kah sirdar of the party at hand , attended by three or four of his military followers , sent his greeting and compliments to the English captain , and urgently requested to be admitted to his presence . " There ...
... officer that the Goor- kah sirdar of the party at hand , attended by three or four of his military followers , sent his greeting and compliments to the English captain , and urgently requested to be admitted to his presence . " There ...
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... officer , he had halted at a short distance . " Yonder old man , " he continued in good Hindoostanee , pointing to the aged stranger , who , in the extremity of fear , was shrinking behind Raymond and the Subadar , and tremb- ling for ...
... officer , he had halted at a short distance . " Yonder old man , " he continued in good Hindoostanee , pointing to the aged stranger , who , in the extremity of fear , was shrinking behind Raymond and the Subadar , and tremb- ling for ...
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Página 114 - Through many a listening chamber, cave and ruin, And starlight wood, with fearful steps pursuing Hopes of high talk with the departed dead. I called on poisonous names with which our youth is fed; I was not heard — I saw them not — When musing deeply on the lot Of life, at that sweet time when winds are wooing All vital things that wake to bring News of birds and blossoming, — Sudden, thy shadow fell on me; I shrieked, and clasped my hands in ecstasy!
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Página 113 - Through strings of some still instrument. Or moonlight on a midnight stream, Gives grace and truth to life's unquiet dream.
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