Hunter, with the most deliberate coolness, suggested the getting up the rope again, and attempting some other part of the fortress. In the midst of our consultation, it occurred to me that it would be possible to undermine the gate: this plan was no sooner... Chambers's Pocket Miscellany - Página 261854Vista completa - Acerca de este libro
| Edward Boys - 1827 - 254 páginas
...the rope again, and attempting some other part of the fortress. In the midst of our consultation, it occurred to me, that it would be possible to undermine...commenced, but having no other implements than our pocket knives, some time elapsed before we could indulge any reasonable hopes of success ; the pavement... | |
| Edward Boys - 1827 - 270 páginas
...the rope again, and attempting some other part of the fortress. In the midst of our consultation, it occurred to me, that it would be possible to undermine...commenced, but having no other implements than our pocket knives, some time I . elapsed before we could indulge any reasonable hopes of success; the pavement... | |
| 1831 - 502 páginas
...the rope again, and attempting some other part of the fortress. In the midst of our consultation, it occurred to me that it would be possible to undermine...elapsed before we could indulge any reasonable hopes of Miccess ; the pavement-stones under the door were about ten inches square, and so closely beund together,... | |
| 1831 - 496 páginas
...rope .I_.LI:I, and attempting some other part of the fortress. In the midst of our consultation, it occurred to me that it would be possible to undermine...could indulge any reasonable hopes of success ; the pavement-stones under the door were about ten inches square, and ao closely bound toother, that il... | |
| Edward Boys - 1831 - 304 páginas
...the rope again, and attempting some other part of the fortress. In the midst of our consultation, it occurred to me that it would be possible to undermine...could indulge any reasonable hopes of success ; the pavement-stones under the door were about ten inches square, and so closely bound together, that it... | |
| 1850 - 388 páginas
...the rope again, and attempting some other part of the fortress. In the midst of our consultation, it occurred to me that it would be possible to undermine...closely bound together, that it was a most difficult and tedious process. About a quarter of an hour had been thus employed, when we were alarmed by a sudden... | |
| Chambers W. and R., ltd - 1852 - 678 páginas
...proceeded through the arched passage which forms an obtuse angle with a massive doorway leading to the upper citadel, and with my picklock I endeavoured...task to remove them. While at this terrible task, wo were reinforced by our two friends, and the whole party set to work in the confidence of success.... | |
| William Chambers - 1853 - 370 páginas
...file the catch of the bolt, but that being cast-iron, the file made no impression. We next endeavored to cut away the stone in the wall which receives the...reasonable hopes of success. The pavement stones under the floor were about ten inches square, and so closely bound together, that it was a most difficult 30... | |
| John Heywood (ltd.) - 1871 - 232 páginas
...the rope again, and attempting some other part of the fortress. In the midst of our consultation, it occurred to me that it would be possible to undermine...closely bound together, that it was a most difficult and tedious process. About a quarter of an hour had been thus employed, when we were alarmed by a sudden... | |
| John Heywood (ltd.) - 1875 - 232 páginas
...the rope again, and attempting some other part of the fortress. In the midst of our consultation, it occurred to me that it would be possible to undermine...closely bound together, that it was a most difficult and tedious process. About a quarter of an hour had been thus employed, when we were alarmed by a sudden... | |
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