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Peter passed the eaglet to the first man , who , in like manner , gave it safely to him at the top . But , he having most likely given it a nervous twitch , it seized him fiercely . Down he fell on his back , dread of toppling over into ...
Peter passed the eaglet to the first man , who , in like manner , gave it safely to him at the top . But , he having most likely given it a nervous twitch , it seized him fiercely . Down he fell on his back , dread of toppling over into ...
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Sandy was also active ; he gave both oars to Johnny , and began , with his shaky hands , to wind up the other rod out of the way , in case of a collision . I had told him always to do so when I hooked a trout .
Sandy was also active ; he gave both oars to Johnny , and began , with his shaky hands , to wind up the other rod out of the way , in case of a collision . I had told him always to do so when I hooked a trout .
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I gave Sandy a plentiful supply for both . " Now , Sandy , eat your fill , and give Johnny the leavings . " This is a favourite joke with Sandy , and Johnny is obliged to shield himself from its point by chuckling as heartily as he can ...
I gave Sandy a plentiful supply for both . " Now , Sandy , eat your fill , and give Johnny the leavings . " This is a favourite joke with Sandy , and Johnny is obliged to shield himself from its point by chuckling as heartily as he can ...
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... ground on our way home , having little hope of pulling the whole distance against such a head wind ; Sandy , however , was unable to make any way , and upon Johnny's complaining that the boat was drifting back , fairly gave in .
... ground on our way home , having little hope of pulling the whole distance against such a head wind ; Sandy , however , was unable to make any way , and upon Johnny's complaining that the boat was drifting back , fairly gave in .
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In the autumn of 1847 , I rose a salmon in the bottom pool , at the first throw , gave him a rest , and rose him again . Another ten minutes ' rest , while I put on a smaller fly . He rose a third time , but not wishing to disgust him ...
In the autumn of 1847 , I rose a salmon in the bottom pool , at the first throw , gave him a rest , and rose him again . Another ten minutes ' rest , while I put on a smaller fly . He rose a third time , but not wishing to disgust him ...
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Page i - THE MOOR AND THE LOCH. Containing Minute Instructions in all Highland Sports, with Wanderings over Crag and Correi, Flood and Fell. By JOHN COLQUHOUN, Esq. Third Edition. 8vo, with Illustrations, 12s. 6d. SALMON-CASTS AND STRAY SHOTS: Being Fly-Leaves from the Note-Book of JOHN COLQUHOUN, Esq., Author of * The Moor and the Loch,