[134] For the terms of the capitulation of Ulm, see Annual Register, vol.
— from Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume III. by Walter Scott
In fact, most of the Hawks and Owls of the United States are really valuable friends of the farmer because of the injurious rodents which they devour.
— from Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts by Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Her only confidant in the affair was her brother Sancho the Strong, who consoled her by violently upbraiding her for the unjust suspicion, and resolutely vindicating the honor of his absent friend.
— from Heroines of the Crusades by C. A. (Celestia Angenette) Bloss
I have evolved a two-week food supply for two men, based upon the United States army ration, varied as the result of my own experiences have dictated.
— from Packing and Portaging by Dillon Wallace
The captain spent most of his time lying on his uninjured side and remained very quiet, for the fractured rib, which had received no attention, was causing him a great deal of suffering.
— from Cappy Ricks Retires: But That Doesn't Keep Him from Coming Back Stronger Than Ever by Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne
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