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Extraordinary Commission but as such I should
The idea occurred to me for a moment to flaunt my concocted passport in his face and make myself out to be an agent of the Extraordinary Commission, but as such I should have known of Marsh’s arrest, and I should still have to explain the reason of my visit.
— from Red Dusk and the Morrow: Adventures and Investigations in Red Russia by Paul Dukes

each chest boots and saddles is sounded
In the recesses of each chest, "boots and saddles" is sounded at frequent intervals.
— from The Army Mule, and Other War Sketches by Henry A. (Henry Anson) Castle

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