The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 4G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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Page 133
... desired her to show him where the fellows slept . The girl obeyed , and his majesty went himself and called them up . The colonels leaped out of their beds , as if surprised in camp by an enemy ; but the king was off , and they were ...
... desired her to show him where the fellows slept . The girl obeyed , and his majesty went himself and called them up . The colonels leaped out of their beds , as if surprised in camp by an enemy ; but the king was off , and they were ...
Page 153
... desired the late Lord Melville , then Mr. Dundas , to give the gentle- man an appointment of some profit . On the gentle- man being asked by Mr. Dundas what he could do for him , he answered with the characteristic humour of his country ...
... desired the late Lord Melville , then Mr. Dundas , to give the gentle- man an appointment of some profit . On the gentle- man being asked by Mr. Dundas what he could do for him , he answered with the characteristic humour of his country ...
Page 162
... application was again made to the duchess to visit the place , with which she complied ; but the servants desired to be excused , 66 on the plea that they did not understand English 162 PERCY ANECDOTES . KING'S DRAWINGS. ...
... application was again made to the duchess to visit the place , with which she complied ; but the servants desired to be excused , 66 on the plea that they did not understand English 162 PERCY ANECDOTES . KING'S DRAWINGS. ...
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