Kenilworth. PirateA. & C. Black, 1883 |
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Page 338
... Bunce ! " said Cleveland , " you owe me little thanks for that service . " " That is as you take it , " replied Bunce ; " for my part I see no harm in levying contributions on the public either one way or t'other . But I wish you would ...
... Bunce ! " said Cleveland , " you owe me little thanks for that service . " " That is as you take it , " replied Bunce ; " for my part I see no harm in levying contributions on the public either one way or t'other . But I wish you would ...
Page 339
... Bunce , " you and I will go up to the Hill of Whitford , which overlooks the town , and walk together as gravely and honestly as a pair of well employed attorneys . " As they proceeded to leave the ruinous castle , Bunce , turn- ing ...
... Bunce , " you and I will go up to the Hill of Whitford , which overlooks the town , and walk together as gravely and honestly as a pair of well employed attorneys . " As they proceeded to leave the ruinous castle , Bunce , turn- ing ...
Page 342
... Bunce received no answer , he turned short round on his companion , and , perceiving his attention otherwise engaged , exclaimed , - " What the devil is the matter with you ? or what can you see in all that trumpery small craft , which ...
... Bunce received no answer , he turned short round on his companion , and , perceiving his attention otherwise engaged , exclaimed , - " What the devil is the matter with you ? or what can you see in all that trumpery small craft , which ...
Page 343
... Bunce . - " You have broken the laws of every nation , and the hand of the law will detect and crush you wherever you may take refuge . - Cleveland , I speak to you more seriously than I am wont to do . I have had my reflec- tions , too ...
... Bunce . - " You have broken the laws of every nation , and the hand of the law will detect and crush you wherever you may take refuge . - Cleveland , I speak to you more seriously than I am wont to do . I have had my reflec- tions , too ...
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... Bunce , I can show " " That you were as gentle a thief as Robin Hood himself , " said Bunce ; " and , for that reason , I , Fletcher , and the better sort among us , love you , as one who saves the character of us Gentlemen Rovers from ...
... Bunce , I can show " " That you were as gentle a thief as Robin Hood himself , " said Bunce ; " and , for that reason , I , Fletcher , and the better sort among us , love you , as one who saves the character of us Gentlemen Rovers from ...
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