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We lost five men, and the Rochellais eight or ten." "Balzempleu!" said the Swiss, who, notwithstanding the admirable collection of oaths possessed by the German language, had acquired a habit of swearing in French. "But it is probable," said the light-horseman, "that they will send pioneers this morning to repair the bastion." "Yes, that's probable," said d'Artagnan.
At this moment the column of Dunwoodie began to retire, and the royal cavalry commenced their charge. "There, Mister Light-Horseman," said Caesar eagerly, who believed the Americans were retiring in earnest; "why you rebels don't fight see see how King George's men make Major Dunwoodie run! Good gentleman, too, but he don't like to fight a rig'lar."
The relish of this excellent fish was increased by our natives, who pointed out to us its delicacies. No epicure in England could pick a head with more glee and dexterity than they do that of a light-horseman. Reptiles in the swamps and covers are numerous. Of snakes there are two or three sorts: but whether the bite of any of them be mortal, or even venomous, is somewhat doubtful.
"You was right," said the Swiss; "goose grease is kood with basdry." "There!" said the dragoon. "Now for the wager! We listen, Monsieur Athos." "Yes, the wager!" said the light-horseman. "Well, Monsieur de Busigny, I will bet you," said Athos, "that my three companions, Messieurs Porthos, Aramis, and d'Artagnan, and myself, will go and breakfast in the bastion St.
"Gentlemen," said Athos, "a wager!" "Ah, wooi, a vager!" cried the Swiss. "What is it?" said the light-horseman. "Stop a bit," said the dragoon, placing his saber like a spit upon the two large iron dogs which held the firebrands in the chimney, "stop a bit, I am in it. You cursed host! a dripping pan immediately, that I may not lose a drop of the fat of this estimable bird."
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