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Updated: May 6, 2025
I will draw it out this moment, and take it over to the commandant, who will, I am sure, countersign it at once. Which way do you think of going?" "I think I will go by the coach, that comes along here at twelve o'clock, to Dover; that is, if I see in the paper that there is any hoy sailing for the west this evening or to-morrow.
Carrico listened in silence until the fellow finished, and then said, quietly but very firmly, "Captain, if you claimed to be Gen. Grant himself, you shouldn't pass through my line without the countersign." At this the alleged "staff officer" blew up, and thundered and bullied at a great rate.
Of course, previous to the 9th of Thermidor, none of them open their mouths; it is only the "Montagnards" who make speeches, and on the countersign being given.
This is our command note it, Cromwell that all things be done quickly as occasion shall arise to give effect to these precepts, pardons and patents which you, Cromwell, shall countersign ere they leave this room.
"Aye, aye, his speedy release." Horn goblets were handed round and filled with ruddy wine from a skin, which the old brigand himself produced from his own mysterious larder. "To Mathias!" "To Mathias!" A ringing cheer was heard, and the goblets were drained to the very dregs. "Who goes there?" "A friend." "The word." "Mathias." "Advance, friend, and give the countersign."
If he is not satisfied, he must cause them to stand and call the corporal of the guard. So, likewise, if he have no authority to pass persons with the countersign, or when the party has not the countersign, or gives all incorrect one.
Being accredited representatives of a certain branch of the army, though non-combatants, the boys were allowed to pass through the sentry lines, except in certain restricted places. They were given the countersign each night in case they desired to leave their quarters and go about. But there was a risk in starting on this journey.
"The lad speaks with the tongue of a friend," said a scowling hillsman, advancing, "yet how know we but he lies?" "Even by this," said Cumner's Son, and he spoke the sacred countersign and showed again the bracelet of Pango Dooni, and told what had happened.
You will also be given the secret countersign of the Cuban Junta, which will secure for you good treatment among all Cubans of intelligence." "His best safeguard among Cubans should be that he is an American soldier," suggested General Lawton.
A light of surprise passing and half-indifferent flashed into Sebastian's eyes and vanished again at once when he saw Barlasch had meant nothing: made no sign or countersign with his hand. "By all means, my friend," he answered. "I delivered your letters," said Barlasch, "at Thorn and at the other places." "I know; I have already had answers. You would be wise to forget the incident."
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