The Mayor of Troy
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By Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 26 Feb, 2020
His Majesty's Ministers might be taken at unawares, not we. We slept Bristol fashion, with one eye open. But when, as summer drew on, news came that the infamous usurper was collecting troops at Boulogne, and flat-bottomed boats, to invade us; when t ... Read more
His Majesty's Ministers might be taken at unawares, not we. We slept Bristol fashion, with one eye open. But when, as summer drew on, news came that the infamous usurper was collecting troops at Boulogne, and flat-bottomed boats, to invade us; when the spirit of the British people armed for the support of their ancient glory and independence against the unprincipled ambition of the French Government; when, in the Duchy alone, no less than 8511 men and boys enrolled themselves in twenty-nine companies of foot, horse and artillery, as well Less
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  • 2010-09-09
  • English
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