The pirate. By the author of 'Waverley'. |
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Сторінка 58
... tide of unusual height had carried the animal over a large bar of sand , into the voe or creek in which he was now lying . So soon as he found the water ebbing , he became sensible of his danger , and had made desperate efforts to get ...
... tide of unusual height had carried the animal over a large bar of sand , into the voe or creek in which he was now lying . So soon as he found the water ebbing , he became sensible of his danger , and had made desperate efforts to get ...
Сторінка 59
... in length , was lying perfectly still , in a deep part of the voe into which it had weltered , and where it seemed to await the return of tide , of which it was probably assured by instinct . A council of experienced THE PIRATE . 59.
... in length , was lying perfectly still , in a deep part of the voe into which it had weltered , and where it seemed to await the return of tide , of which it was probably assured by instinct . A council of experienced THE PIRATE . 59.
Сторінка 60
... tide should make before they were able to dispatch him . Three boats were destined to this delicate piece of service , one of which the Udaller himself proposed to command , while Cleve- land and Mertoun were to direct the two others ...
... tide should make before they were able to dispatch him . Three boats were destined to this delicate piece of service , one of which the Udaller himself proposed to command , while Cleve- land and Mertoun were to direct the two others ...
Сторінка 63
... tide began to make fast , and the Udaller informed his assistants , that either the fish must be killed , or at least greatly wounded , ere the depth of water on the bar was sufficient to float him ; or that he was not unlikely to ...
... tide began to make fast , and the Udaller informed his assistants , that either the fish must be killed , or at least greatly wounded , ere the depth of water on the bar was sufficient to float him ; or that he was not unlikely to ...
Сторінка 66
... tide , which had now risen considerably , it was thought it could scarce extricate itself . Magnus gave the signal to venture upon the whale more nearly , calling out at the same time , « Close in , lads , she is not half so mad now ...
... tide , which had now risen considerably , it was thought it could scarce extricate itself . Magnus gave the signal to venture upon the whale more nearly , calling out at the same time , « Close in , lads , she is not half so mad now ...
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