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"By the by," said he, "I got an hour's shore-work yesterday afternoon, and refreshing enough it was. And I got a prize, too. The sucking barnacle which you asked for: I was certain I should get one or two, if I could have a look at the pools this week. Jolly little dog! he was paddling and spinning about last night, and enjoying himself, 'ere age with creeping' What is it?
Charles Kingsley - Two Years Ago, Volume II.

The cockswain paused a moment before he proceeded to obey this unexpected order, and, pointing towards the battery, he inquired, with infinite phlegm: "For shore-work, sir? Shall we take the cutlashes and pistols? or shall we want the pikes?"
James Fenimore Cooper - The Pilot
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