Marvelous Alligator Capture in India Described
An eyewitness recounts the hunt of a giant alligator in India, its dramatic pursuit across a river and stream, the brutal battle with native hunters using lances and nets, and the final killing. The creature measured near thirty feet, yielded three horse remains, and its head weighed about three hundred pounds, with the natives hopeful of magical cures from its teeth.
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Linude
Lye
Nimsell
Mysel
Gil
Dheanor
Tregretio
Urerwarda
French Trader’s Witty Retort in Market Exchange
A French merchant in a market faced a would-be wit who mocked his English. After listening, the Frenchman replied with a sharp quip about the consequences of betting and the harm caused, implying a broader moral about rash bets and a striking insult to the taunter.
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Dampaen
Washington's farewell gesture to an elder and granddaughter
An aged Washington, after a call, was thanked by a woman at the door. He laid his hand gently on her head and spoke kindly of a better future. The granddaughter stood nearby, waiting to see him depart, as he expressed sincere gratitude.
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Waren
Poverien
Saul
Bobing de Font
Iim
Rammohum Ray
Golong
Bae Farm
Wb Haweser
Ithrkin
Matti
Gatol
Mr. Bryant
Cid
Ceorze II
Sohn Rovs
Aida Genina
Itv
Sam
Sir Walter
MacDonald
Edinburgh
Ely
Baron Swedenburg
Swedenborg
Swedenberg
Dhiaye
Walter Scott
Sas
New Holland
Fron Sillhuian
India
Halalaia
Asligmor
Aidndian
Java
Washington
Mis tress too quick tempered for servant says
A servant girl, recently leaving her mistress, says the mistress is quick-tempered. The manter replies that it is soon over once begun. The girl retorts that she was over sooner than begun again, revealing a sharp exchange.
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the Garter
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George Yeu
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