Amusing stories: a collection of histories, adventures, and anecdotes1850 |
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10. oldal
... the jungle , rushed upon us at each wound he received with rekindled rage , and as often put the whole line to flight . In his last pursuit he singled out the ele- phant upon which was Lady Day , one of the 10 DESCRIPTION OF.
... the jungle , rushed upon us at each wound he received with rekindled rage , and as often put the whole line to flight . In his last pursuit he singled out the ele- phant upon which was Lady Day , one of the 10 DESCRIPTION OF.
14. oldal
... received their payment before they set out , abandoned the enterprise like the others . In the morning the unfortunate com- pany re - embarked ; and , though without a pilot , the first day passed over without any accident . Next day ...
... received their payment before they set out , abandoned the enterprise like the others . In the morning the unfortunate com- pany re - embarked ; and , though without a pilot , the first day passed over without any accident . Next day ...
23. oldal
... with him ; and we will go in and beg a draught of milk , and try if we can prevail upon him to tell us his story . " Theodore willingly accompanied 66 his father . They were received by the farmer with PERSEVERANCE . 23.
... with him ; and we will go in and beg a draught of milk , and try if we can prevail upon him to tell us his story . " Theodore willingly accompanied 66 his father . They were received by the farmer with PERSEVERANCE . 23.
24. oldal
Amusing stories. his father . They were received by the farmer with cordial frankness . After they were seated , " Mr. Hardman , " says Mr. Carleton , " I have often heard a part of your adventures , but never had a regular account of ...
Amusing stories. his father . They were received by the farmer with cordial frankness . After they were seated , " Mr. Hardman , " says Mr. Carleton , " I have often heard a part of your adventures , but never had a regular account of ...
28. oldal
... received a severe wound with a dagger . My master , who looked upon me as his preserver , had all possible care taken of me ; and as soon as I was cured , made me a present of my liberty . He would fain have kept me with him , but my ...
... received a severe wound with a dagger . My master , who looked upon me as his preserver , had all possible care taken of me ; and as soon as I was cured , made me a present of my liberty . He would fain have kept me with him , but my ...
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64. oldal - They were frequently on the raft during the day, and were seen through the chinks by Colter, who was congratulating himself on his escape, until the idea arose that they might set the raft on fire. In horrible suspense he remained until night; when hearing no more of the Indians, he dived...
56. oldal - ... the buriers to let him alone, said he would only see the bodies thrown in, and go away ; so they left importuning him. But no sooner was the cart turned round, and the bodies shot into the pit promiscuously, which was a surprise to him, for he at least expected they would have been decently laid in...
62. oldal - Potts, who remained in the canoe, and on receiving it, pushed off into the river. He had scarcely quitted the shore, when an arrow was shot at him, and he cried out — "Colter, I am wounded!
71. oldal - Before the battle began, he was carried through all the ranks of his army in an open litter, as they stood drawn up in array, encouraging them to fight valiantly in defence of their religion and country. Finding afterwards the battle to go against him, though he was very near his last agonies, he threw himself...
62. oldal - They now seized Colter, stripped him entirely naked, and began to consult on the manner in which he should be put to death. They were at first inclined to set him up as a mark to shoot at, but the chief interfered, and seizing him by the shoulder, asked him if he could run fast. Colter, who had been some time amongst the...
56. oldal - The cart had in it sixteen or seventeen bodies ; some were wrapt up in linen sheets, some in rugs, some little other than naked, or so loose that what covering they had fell from them in the shooting out of the cart, and they fell quite naked among the rest...
63. oldal - He ran nearly half way across the plain before he ventured to look over his shoulder, when he perceived that the Indians were very much scattered, and that he had gained ground to a considerable distance from the main body ; but one Indian, who carried a spear, was much before all the rest, and not more than a hundred yards from him.
55. oldal - ... and the fellow that drove the cart, or rather led the horse and cart ; but when they came up to the pit they saw a man go to and...
61. oldal - Dison, who had traversed the immense tract of country from St. Louis to the head waters of the Missouri, alone. Soon after he separated from Dixon, and trapped in company with a hunter named Potts : and, aware of the hostility of the Black-feet Indians, one of whom had been killed by Lewis, they set their traps at night, and took them up early in the morning, remaining concealed during the day. They...
61. oldal - ... the high perpendicular banks on each side of the river impeded their view. Colter immediately pronounced it to be occasioned by Indians, and advised an instant retreat; but was accused of cowardice by Potts, who insisted that the noise was caused by buffaloes, and they proceeded on.