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A Young Polish Soldier in Madrid’s perilous escape
Leokinaki, an eighteen year old Pole, posed as a Russian lancer to reach Lisbon with dispatches. Captured by Spaniards in Madrid, he endured torture and threat, but persisted, earned a court hearing, and finally secured a free pass to continue his mission in a tale of courage amid hostile forces.
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Murat
Madrid
Portugal
London
Viatunos
Mirat
Biron Strogonoff
Spain
Thasiny
Brance
M. de Strognoff
Sintiwin
Lisbon
Mitrac
Kransingaki
Lancers
Leokinaki
Conacles
Novy
Lechinski
Hintahid
Castanog
France
Techinaki
Germud
Hia Rtaff
Pole Anager
Jin
Crosman
Jeba
Ayllavis
U'reigh
Frances
Fernoh
Castanos
Leekinaki
Raggia
Bys Rendal
Gerenan
Cxatanog
Badnay
Leckinski
Truxillo
Leckingki
Tony Whett
Germain
Onatanos
Onstanos
Tibebon
Admiral Siniavin
Interpeter
Auld Leekinaki
Andy
Oreder
Whitelfret
Leckinaki
New York Paper
New York News
Hye
Chicago Journal
Kinsus
Shute
Jerecy
Mastern Glatesmen
England
Ruasin
Nebraska
Bates
Cincinn Hall
Dr. Bull
Chicago
Sandwich Islands
Utlea
Venice
Kentucky
Nevada
Nheads
Boston