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... stood a large tent of blue silk . The chief guide led the stranger into it . When they had passed under the curtain of the tent , they perceived the five merchants seated on gold - embroidered cushions ; negro slaves were serving them ...
... stood a large tent of blue silk . The chief guide led the stranger into it . When they had passed under the curtain of the tent , they perceived the five merchants seated on gold - embroidered cushions ; negro slaves were serving them ...
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... stood , overlook a great hall . It was supported all round by pillars , and splendidly decked . Many brilliant coloured lamps replaced the light of day . In the centre of the hall was a round table , covered with many and choicest meats ...
... stood , overlook a great hall . It was supported all round by pillars , and splendidly decked . Many brilliant coloured lamps replaced the light of day . In the centre of the hall was a round table , covered with many and choicest meats ...
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... stood by my side , turned as pale as death . " My ship is doomed ! " he cried ; " yonder sails death . ' Before I could question him as to the meaning of this strange exclamation , the sailors came running towards us , howling and ...
... stood by my side , turned as pale as death . " My ship is doomed ! " he cried ; " yonder sails death . ' Before I could question him as to the meaning of this strange exclamation , the sailors came running towards us , howling and ...
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... stood a man , richly attired , a sabre in his hand , but with features pale and distorted ; a great nail driven through his forehead pinning him to the mainmast . He also was dead . Terror shackled my steps . I scarcely ventured to ...
... stood a man , richly attired , a sabre in his hand , but with features pale and distorted ; a great nail driven through his forehead pinning him to the mainmast . He also was dead . Terror shackled my steps . I scarcely ventured to ...
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... stood at the door of the cabin . I placed my ear against it and listened . Nothing could be heard . I opened it , and the cabin presented a disorderly appearance . Dresses , weapons , and other things lay in confusion . Everything was ...
... stood at the door of the cabin . I placed my ear against it and listened . Nothing could be heard . I opened it , and the cabin presented a disorderly appearance . Dresses , weapons , and other things lay in confusion . Everything was ...
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