This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1896 edition. Excerpt: ... see that's rather a neat piece of military construction," said the Count Dumas, to whom Pemberton had introduced Kenneth, and who was pleased to find one understanding his tongue. "You see how it's builded, of gingerbread, knives, forks, and spoons. Eh, Captain, I hope we shall be able to do something ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1896 edition. Excerpt: ... see that's rather a neat piece of military construction," said the Count Dumas, to whom Pemberton had introduced Kenneth, and who was pleased to find one understanding his tongue. "You see how it's builded, of gingerbread, knives, forks, and spoons. Eh, Captain, I hope we shall be able to do something. By the way, how charming your American ladies are!" But the Count Dumas stopped, drawing himself up very straight, for Pemberton approached with no less a personage than the General-in-Chief. "You are from the Marquis?" "For that reason alone I ventured to interrupt, Your Excellency." He handed the dispatches. "Kenneth," the General said finally, "I see that my confidence in the Marquis has not been misplaced. He has done well indeed. But you can explain. Come, we will sit down." Carefully Kenneth reviewed the situation, referring finally to the explanation they first had had from Fairmount that the reason for Lord Cornwallis' conduct in Virginia was from Sir Henry's order, and his need of additional troops. "Yes," said the Chief slowly, "I understand that. Sir Henry is afraid for New York. The proposition Fairmount made for us to march to Virginia is one I long have entertained. But, Captain Kenneth, it's a dangerous expedient, dependent on the exact co-operation of the different forces, nor have we sure information from the Comte de Grasse." He paused, looking at Kenneth keenly. "What do you think is Fairmount's object in approaching us? Being a Virginian, you, of course, know him?" "He has not hesitated to state his belief that we shall win." "How can he, at this juncture? Yet, Captain Kenneth, he is of the shrewdest of my acquaintance....
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Good. First edition. 16mo. Gilt-stamped red cloth. Owner's gift inscription, pages lightly soiled, front pastedown cracked down center, spine darkened with loss of ends, thus a good only copy.
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