Life of George Washington, Količina 1Putnam, 1876 - 790 strani |
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Stran 29
... give him time for further remark . The half - king then rose and spoke in behalf of the tribes , assuring him that they con- sidered the English and themselves brothers , and one people ; and that they intended to return the French the ...
... give him time for further remark . The half - king then rose and spoke in behalf of the tribes , assuring him that they con- sidered the English and themselves brothers , and one people ; and that they intended to return the French the ...
Stran 33
... give the pres- ent of guns . They then endeavored to detain the sachems with liquor , which at any other time might have prevailed , but Washington re- minded the half - king that his royal word was pledged to depart , and urged it upon ...
... give the pres- ent of guns . They then endeavored to detain the sachems with liquor , which at any other time might have prevailed , but Washington re- minded the half - king that his royal word was pledged to depart , and urged it upon ...
Stran 37
... give up home and per- sonal independence for a mere daily support . Some may be tempted by a love of adventure ; but in general , they require some prospect of ultimate advantage that may " better their con- dition . " Governor ...
... give up home and per- sonal independence for a mere daily support . Some may be tempted by a love of adventure ; but in general , they require some prospect of ultimate advantage that may " better their con- dition . " Governor ...
Stran 42
... give word of the day on which they intended to serve the summons . In- Their conduct had been conformable . stead of coming in a direct and open manner to his encampment , when they had ascer- tained where it was , and delivering their ...
... give word of the day on which they intended to serve the summons . In- Their conduct had been conformable . stead of coming in a direct and open manner to his encampment , when they had ascer- tained where it was , and delivering their ...
Stran 43
... give up one inch of what he had gained . ” * * ** * * " We expect every hour to be attacked by superior force ; but if they forbear but one day longer we shall be prepared for them . We have already got intrench- ments , and are about a ...
... give up one inch of what he had gained . ” * * ** * * " We expect every hour to be attacked by superior force ; but if they forbear but one day longer we shall be prepared for them . We have already got intrench- ments , and are about a ...
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