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The prince of the church indignantly protested, flew into a rage, threatened, etc., but all in vain; and the bill was paid. Such an outrageous imposition could not fail to reach the Emperor's ears, and excited his anger to such a degree that he at once ordered a fixed schedule of prices, which it was forbidden the innkeepers to exceed.

I could call every trooper of our first company here now to confront you, except two who have been killed. The fellow does not belong to us." "Well, he wears your uniform," and she drew back indignantly, "even to having the buttons removed. You must believe me, for I can prove it; I can take you to where he is." "Where?" "Down cellar, in the place where you had the Confederate prisoners confined.

I can see but one feasible method illegal, to be sure, and yet justifiable under the circumstances. Someone must impersonate Philip Henley long enough to permit the settlement of the estate." I rose to my feet indignantly. "And you thought I would consent? would be a party to this fraud?" "Now, wait, Craig," as calmly as ever.

He headed straight for the shop, well knowing his privileges as a sacred beast, lowered his head, and puffed heavily along the line of baskets ere making his choice. Up flew Kim's hard little heel and caught him on his moist blue nose. He snorted indignantly, and walked away across the tram-rails, his hump quivering with rage. 'See! I have saved more than the bowl will cost thrice over.

A woman does not represent business here." Mine Host had indignantly refused payment for a woman's board and lodging. "I had to pay, though," the Maluka laughed, with one of his quick changes of humour. "But, then, I'm only a man."

"He ought to be hung, sir!" Terence said, indignantly. "After getting all those unfortunate peasants together he sneaked off and hid himself in a convent on the other side of the river, on the very night before the French attacked." "Unfortunately, Mr. O'Connor, we cannot give all men their deserts, or we should want all the rope on board the ships in the harbour for the purpose.

"It is not while the plain is yet reeking with the blood of Austerlitz that such a reproach should be spoken," said I, indignantly. "Never was Bonaparte greater than Napoleon." "Monsieur has served in Egypt?" said the young man, contemptuously, while he measured me from head to foot. "Would that I had!

The Author stamped. "Don't talk nonsense! Again I ask you, what are you doing here? Have you lost your senses? Why have you been weeping? It is plain that you have been weeping. Miss Smith, why do I find you here alone?" "I do not like your manner of questioning me," I said, indignantly. "My dear fellow," protested Mr. Jelnik, "you are behaving unmannerly, you know.

"My Lord!" said Portlaw plaintively to Malcourt, "I had no idea she'd do such a thing to me; had you?" "Didn't I tell you she would?" said Malcourt. "I know women better than you do, though you don't believe it." "But I thought she was rather fond of me!" protested Portlaw indignantly. "That may be the reason she's going to chasten you, friend.

Her eyes were filled with concern. "You, Mannie!" she demanded anxiously. "What had you done?" "Done!" exclaimed Mannie indignantly, "nothing! What'd you think I'd done? Did you think I was a crook?" Vera bowed her shoulders and shivered as though the boy had cursed at her. She shook her head vehemently and again swung back to the piano.