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Page 101
... escape . The conquerors carried their fury to such a height , as to massacre all they met , without distinction of ... escape from the temple , and retired into the city . But the avenues were so strictly guarded , that it was impossible ...
... escape . The conquerors carried their fury to such a height , as to massacre all they met , without distinction of ... escape from the temple , and retired into the city . But the avenues were so strictly guarded , that it was impossible ...
Page 164
... escape . 4. The noble qualities of Gustavus gained the esteem of Banner and of the whole family , and he was not long at Calo before he received permission to walk about and hunt for his diversion . New recreations and amusements were ...
... escape . 4. The noble qualities of Gustavus gained the esteem of Banner and of the whole family , and he was not long at Calo before he received permission to walk about and hunt for his diversion . New recreations and amusements were ...
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... escape . On the 31st of the same month , very early in the morning , Mrs. Duston , while the Indians were asleep , having awaked her nurse , and a fellow prisoner , ( a youth taken some time before from Worcester ) despatched , with the ...
... escape . On the 31st of the same month , very early in the morning , Mrs. Duston , while the Indians were asleep , having awaked her nurse , and a fellow prisoner , ( a youth taken some time before from Worcester ) despatched , with the ...
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