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Page 43
... night . If not very grave or dignified , the style of the proceeding was infinitely diverting ; and , as it ... night after night we traced it , changing its direction , and traversing one constellation after another , waning in ...
... night . If not very grave or dignified , the style of the proceeding was infinitely diverting ; and , as it ... night after night we traced it , changing its direction , and traversing one constellation after another , waning in ...
Page 216
... night , and returned to their tents and enjoyed the evening meals prepared for them by the cooks of their respective parties . The scene at night was not the less remarkable . The sounds of labour were hushed certainly , but they were ...
... night , and returned to their tents and enjoyed the evening meals prepared for them by the cooks of their respective parties . The scene at night was not the less remarkable . The sounds of labour were hushed certainly , but they were ...
Page 222
... night of Thursday , the 24th . , that any apprehensions were entertained of having a high flood . Several families on the lowest part of the town on the north bank of the river , moved during Thursday to a place of safety . That part of ...
... night of Thursday , the 24th . , that any apprehensions were entertained of having a high flood . Several families on the lowest part of the town on the north bank of the river , moved during Thursday to a place of safety . That part of ...
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