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Page 18
... able to form any plan ; and , scarcely either knowing or car- ing which way he went , found himself within a few gunshots of his master's dwelling . Here he for some time loitered about , creeping among the bushes , and skulking behind ...
... able to form any plan ; and , scarcely either knowing or car- ing which way he went , found himself within a few gunshots of his master's dwelling . Here he for some time loitered about , creeping among the bushes , and skulking behind ...
Page 35
... last , being no longer able to endure the pain of apprehen- sion , she one day prevailed upon him to accom- pany her in a walk into the country ; trusting that in the course of a familiar and uninterrupt- ed 3 MAITLAND SMITH . 35.
... last , being no longer able to endure the pain of apprehen- sion , she one day prevailed upon him to accom- pany her in a walk into the country ; trusting that in the course of a familiar and uninterrupt- ed 3 MAITLAND SMITH . 35.
Page 46
... able degree . The bulky appearance of a side pocket in the poor man's great coat , had on the road principally attracted his attention , and ex- cited his desire ; for he never doubted its con- taining bank notes to a considerable ...
... able degree . The bulky appearance of a side pocket in the poor man's great coat , had on the road principally attracted his attention , and ex- cited his desire ; for he never doubted its con- taining bank notes to a considerable ...
Page 65
... the principles of the Gospel began to make an impression on his mind . The ardour of his passions still remain- ed ; but it had now a different and more laud- able object . His patience under the calami- ties of MAITLAND SMITH . 65.
... the principles of the Gospel began to make an impression on his mind . The ardour of his passions still remain- ed ; but it had now a different and more laud- able object . His patience under the calami- ties of MAITLAND SMITH . 65.
Page 66
Henry Duncan. able object . His patience under the calami- ties of his situation , his gratitude to the Saviour of sinners , and his cheerful resignation to the will of Providence , tinctured as they no doubt were with some degree of ...
Henry Duncan. able object . His patience under the calami- ties of his situation , his gratitude to the Saviour of sinners , and his cheerful resignation to the will of Providence , tinctured as they no doubt were with some degree of ...
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